New ZealandAccusations fly over Saudi farmA threat of legal action being used to partly justify nearly $12 million spent on a Saudi businessman's farm was clearly hollow, Labour says.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBribery claims over Saudi farmA controversy over the spending of millions of dollars on a overseas businessman’s farm in Saudi Arabia has boiled over in Parliament with accusations of bribery.27 May 07:41 AM
New ZealandNZ paid for farm, but has no rightsNew Zealand spent more than $11.5 million to help establish a demonstration farm in Saudi Arabia - but does not have any contractual rights to access it.26 May 10:33 PM
New ZealandSheep turned into billboardOne farmer is using humour to help get him through the tough conditions brought on by drought in North Canterbury.25 May 10:12 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWorld dairy prices dip 2.2pcThere's been another fall in world dairy prices, with the GDT index down to its lowest level since August 2009.19 May 07:10 PM
AgribusinessFarm prices up despite dairy price dropFarm prices have continued to rise, despite the near halving of milk prices over the past year, according to Real Estate Institute of New Zealand data.18 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessBudget: Farming leader wants tax helpFarmers don't expect special treatment from this year's Budget, but some recognition of the impact that the drought has had on farm finances would be a welcome move.18 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFarm prices still rising despite milk price slumpFarm prices have continued to rise, despite the near halving of milk prices over the last year, according to REINZ.18 May 03:20 AM
AgribusinessFonterra told to step up to plateFonterra's strategy has to start delivering or its market share will shrink further, says Federated Farmers Otago dairy chairman Stephen Crawford.17 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFarmers may not get July paymentFonterra farmers have been tipped to go without a "retro" payment in July as the co-operative rebalances.15 May 05:00 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Should farming go indoors?We continue to strive for higher production in farming to raise more profit per square metre of land, writes Sam Judd. Perhaps there is a way to make a shed which is nice for the animals, with room to move around whilst still productive?13 May 11:45 PM
AgribusinessNZ sheep numbers fall to 72-year lowThe old joke that there's nothing in New Zealand but sheep may have run its course, as stock numbers hit lows not seen since during the Second World War.13 May 12:27 AM
AgribusinessDairy an "area of risk": Reserve BankThe Reserve Bank has singled out the New Zealand dairy sector as an "area of risk" for the financial system.12 May 09:20 PM
LifestyleNZ's best steak revealedAn Angus sirloin was last night crowned the Grand Champion of steaks in New Zealand. Catherine Smith was one of the lucky judges.11 May 10:05 PM
AgribusinessMarket braces for low milk price forecastFonterra will late this month release its milk price forecast for 2015/16 and indications are that it will be towards the lower end of market expectations.11 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessCanadian province bans farm buyersSaskatchewan, Canada's biggest agricultural province, imposed a temporary ban last month on certain investors acquiring farmland, reports Bloomberg.11 May 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessANZ most aggressive rural rate swaps: ComComANZ Bank New Zealand, the country's biggest lender, was the most aggressive in pitching interest rate swaps to farmers, the Commerce Commission says.07 May 02:49 AM
AgribusinessDairy Auction: Prices fall againInternational dairy prices fell for the fourth time in a row at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction.05 May 06:55 PM
AgribusinessFarmers in 'better shape' for low payoutANZ New Zealand boss David Hisco says the country's biggest bank is working closely with rural customers as falling dairy prices begin to bite, but farmers are better placed to deal with the....05 May 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessCommodity prices plunge - led by dairyNew Zealand commodity prices had their biggest decline since the height of the global financial crisis in 2008, led by falling dairy product prices.04 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandWorld's largest barley cropA New Zealand farming couple have smashed a 25 year-old world record for the world's largest crop of barley. Their supporters say the achievement could help solve world hunger.30 Apr 03:11 AM
New ZealandFarmer's 20-yr livestock banA man has been banned from owning livestock for 20 years after failing to provide six calves with sufficient food.30 Apr 02:31 AM
AgribusinessUS dry could support dairy pricesDrought conditions are biting into California's dairy production, which could end up being supportive for international dairy prices, say analysts.27 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessHi-tech cattle stall aims for better herdsCalfsmart is the brainchild of Ben Neal, a 35-year-old mechanical engineer who grew up on a dairy farm in Dannevirke.22 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFarm buyers wary of dairy payoutThe reduced dairy payout and the high Kiwi dollar are being carefully assessed by potential farm buyers, says the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand.20 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessColombia taps Kiwi dairy technologyA Waikato farm development company - Dairy Solutionz - will open a 117ha, 300-cow demonstration dairy in the Narino region of south Colombia tomorrow.20 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFarmers face major cashflow issuesDairy farm bank balances will be heading into the red this winter and spring, producing some short-term but significant cashflow management challenges.19 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy prices continue declineInternational dairy prices fell for the third time in a row at this morning’s GlobalDairyTrade auction.15 Apr 05:27 PM
AgribusinessBig dry drags on for farmersParts of the South Island have experienced sporadic bursts of rain in recent weeks but Marlborough and Canterbury are still waiting for the big drought breaker.13 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFarm sales robustThe rural property market has remained remarkably resilient in the face of lower farm-gate prices and dry summer conditions, with prices - by some measures - returning to pre-global financial crisis....13 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessTrendy nut a hard one to crackIt takes a gallon (3.785 litres) of water to produce an almond, and almond growers use about 10 per cent of California's water supply every year.10 Apr 05:00 PM
