OpinionNo lack of transparency on M bovis responseComment: Ministry has been open and honest on efforts to halt or control serious disease.20 May 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessGovt to crack down on animal tracingNational Animal Identification and Tracing system to be overhauled.17 May 11:24 PM
AgribusinessBudget 2018: Spending on cattle disease may be too lowThe $85m set aside for tackling Mycoplasma bovis could be too little.17 May 06:14 AM
Capital markets reportOpen to different thinkingOur most successful agri-businesses find it hard to attract funding to meet their needs.16 May 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy product prices rise at latest auctionThe GDT price index rose 1.9% from the previous auction two weeks ago.16 May 02:05 AM
AgribusinessCow disease 'risk on the radar' for economyDecision looms on whether to continue with attempts at eradication.15 May 09:12 AM
AgribusinessBiosecurity high on rural Budget agendaMore funding for biosecurity is a Budget priority for agriculture.15 May 04:40 AM
AgribusinessCow disease may be in every region: Damien O'ConnorDisease has been confirmed at a Waikato farm.14 May 08:54 AM
BDBDAgribusinessSale gives Scales $220m war chest: expertKiwi apple grower selling cold storage firms to US-based Emergent Cold.14 May 08:06 AM
New ZealandPM Jacinda Ardern on cattle disease found in WaikatoCattle disease Mycoplasma bovis continues to spread through New Zealand with a farm in Cambridge the latest to test positive.Watch14 May 05:18 AM
AgribusinessCattle disease Mycoplasma bovis found in WaikatoThe Cambridge positive takes the number of infected properties across the country to 39.14 May 04:14 AM
AgribusinessBlack market helps spread cattle diseaseNumber of farms under control for Mycoplasma bovis jumps from 130 to 290.10 May 12:05 AM
AgribusinessSix ways to spot a looming recessionEconomist Cameron Bagrie shared economic warning signs of recession with farmers.09 May 08:00 AM
AgribusinessNew Mycoplasma bovis find on North Canterbury farmA farm has tested positive for Mycoplasma bovis in the north Canterbury region.08 May 11:13 PM
New ZealandEditorial: David Parker's waterway plan needs more clarityThe work of farmers fencing streams is paying water quality dividends but more to do.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers doing a 'great job' - ShawJames Shaw says this Govt's approach to climate change is not just about farming.08 May 04:48 AM
AgribusinessDecision imminent on Mbovis cattle disease battle planBiosecurity risks so far don't come bigger than Mbovis cattle disease.08 May 03:52 AM
AgribusinessLabour shortage hits kiwifruit industryThe Bay of Plenty urgently needs 1200 pickers to harvest this season's kiwifruit crop.07 May 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessSeasonal labour shortage declared across the Bay of PlentyBid to find at least 1,200 people to pick and pack the rest of the kiwifruit harvest.07 May 07:13 AM
New ZealandFarm limits an 'assault on the regions': BridgesThe Government wants to limit farming run-off and intensification.06 May 09:33 PM
New ZealandNew Govt water plan would curb intensificationTough measures aim to control pollution in rural waterways.06 May 03:47 AM
PoliticsWe could do with something new on regional council horizonWhanganui should split from Horizons with the district council expanding its role03 May 08:00 AM
EnvironmentRachel Stewart: Why the 'h' do they bother?Councils have perfected pretending they're doing something meaningful about water quality02 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessHow Fonterra rates alongside rivalsFor first time Fonterra can be compared to NZ dairy competitors.01 May 09:15 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Why the 'h' do they bother?COMMENT: Some of dullest minds in the country found at local government tables.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer 'wiped out' third of rare NZ plant speciesBrent Thomas says he is "horrified" and is working to reach a collaborative solution.30 Apr 09:38 PM
AgribusinessResults demanded from new agribusiness councilAgriculture Minister wants answers from his new council within a year.30 Apr 04:14 AM
AgribusinessThousands register interest in medical cannabis offerOffer of shares in Waiapu Investments could raise up to $2 million.27 Apr 05:27 AM
Agribusiness10 big ideas for reaching our carbon goalsHow to reach the 2050 reduction targets, Pattrick Smellie reports.26 Apr 06:00 PM
AgribusinessBrian Fallow: Cut carbon emissions? Yes we canNZ can make big reductions in greenhouse gases.26 Apr 05:30 PM
AgribusinessBuffalo milk cheese company wins top food producer awardBuffalo milk cheese company wins top award at Food Producer Awards26 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandCow pee: 200 tonnes of nitrogen leaching each dayUrine from 4.8m dairy cows putting 200 tonnes of leached nitrogen into groundwater daily.26 Apr 06:33 AM
BDBDAgribusinessPhilippines-based company mounts $438m takeover bid for TegelThe offer comes at a time when Tegel has been beaten up with multiple earnings downgrades.25 Apr 09:14 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFarm sales drop as cattle disease keeps farmers nervousFarmers are being cautious due to the recent outbreak of mycoplasma bovis.23 Apr 12:32 AM
