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
BDBDAgribusinessSanford looks to lay off 232 Chch staffSanford, New Zealand's largest listed fishing group, is in consultations with 232 staff who look likely to lose their jobs at the company.09 Apr 02:00 AM
OpinionDita De Boni: Battlelines form for Roundup warDita De Boni wonders how long it will be before chemicals giant Monsanto moves to openly sue nations that try and limit or ban the use of Roundup weedkiller.08 Apr 09:44 PM
New ZealandVigil as toddler fights to recoverThe family of a toddler who almost drowned after falling into an effluent trap have thanked the public for all their "love and support".07 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessWorld dairy prices slide 10.8pcDairy product prices declined in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, led by a slump in prices for butter milk powder and whole milk powder.01 Apr 10:50 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Plan to can middle-men milking parentsA major disruptive play will be launched in the Chinese baby formula market in Beijing today which could ultimately have a big impact - some say seismic - on the price paid for imported product by....31 Mar 08:57 PM
AgribusinessUpset farmers dump pooAn ongoing dispute with a North Otago farmer who says he is at his wit's end has landed the Otago Regional Council in the poo - literally.30 Mar 05:51 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Connectivity even more vital for rural usersHaving broadband access is a societal good, there's no doubt about that.24 Mar 04:30 PM
AgribusinessFonterra expected to hold forecastEconomists expect Fonterra to stick with its $4.70 per kg farm gate milk price forecast for 2014/15 when it reports its first-half result tomorrow.23 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy sector tipped to deal with EU boostThe dairy industry can weather the prospect of increased production from the EU once quotas are lifted on April 1, says the chief executive of the farmer-funded DairyNZ.23 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionEric Watson: Gene dilemma as food gets lowAs a species we face a conundrum: we have become so good at survival that we face sustainability issues caused by our population and consumption, Eric Watson writes.21 Mar 04:30 PM
AgribusinessDairy farmers pin hopes on dividendFarmers will be looking to Fonterra's dividend to at least partially offset what is likely to be a low farmgate milk price this season after dairy prices fell by 8.8 per cent.18 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Wild swings look like becoming part of the landscapeJust when you thought it was safe to venture into the dairy market, prices drop by 8.8 per cent.18 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessWinning streak over as dairy prices fallInternational dairy prices fell by 8.8 per cent at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction - the first sale to be held since the 1080 infant formula scare.17 Mar 07:10 PM
AgribusinessCyclone Pam brings relief for farmersCyclone Pam has come with a silver lining for many farmers, bringing much-needed rain to most parts of the North Island.17 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionChris Castle and Linda Sanders: Phosphate mining rejection hypocriticalThe income earned by extracting phosphate would be $9.7 million per sq km, compared with $9000 per sq km annually from bottom trawling.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSafety advice: Who to contactWhat to do if you have any information about the threats and who to contact If you have any questions about what to feed your baby.10 Mar 03:17 AM
New Zealand1080: Pesticide's toxic historyFew pesticides arouse as much intense feelings between users of 1080 and opponents of the toxic substance.10 Mar 02:58 AM
AgribusinessDollar has hit venison but velvet strongThe New Zealand dollar's record-breaking run against the long-suffering euro has hit the local venison market hard because of its high exposure to Europe, but strong deer velvet prices have provided....09 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ set to lead over drone rulesAllowing drones to operate beyond the operator's line of sight could provide economic gains of up to $190m a year to New Zealand's farming, forestry and energy sectors.05 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy auction prices keep firmingDairy prices firmed at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, backing expectations that Fonterra will meet its $4.70 a kg farmgate milk price this season, but concerns remain about muted demand from....04 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices up 1.1pc overnightDairy product prices rose in the latest overnight GlobalDairyTrade auction.03 Mar 06:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy helps raise commodity price indexHigher dairy prices pushed ANZ's commodity price index up 1.8 per cent last month.03 Mar 04:00 PM
