AgribusinessGovt hints at charges for waterFarmers, industries and other large users may be charged for water under a new policy being developed, Finance Minister Bill English has indicated.15 Nov 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Million-dollar rain' helps Hawke's Bay farms"Million-dollar rain" was how Hawke's Bay Federated Farmers president Bruce Wills described yesterday's downpours which swept the region.13 Nov 10:53 PM
AgribusinessFonterra completes five-farm 'hub' in ChinaFonterra has signed an agreement to develop two more large-scale dairy farms in China.02 Nov 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Sadistic' sheep attacks in SouthlandSouthland police are on the hunt for whoever was responsible for an attack on sheep and lambs that can only be described as sadistic.16 Oct 10:55 PM
New ZealandCulling cows for cancerIt's a fundraising scheme like no udder - a Waikato Lions club is asking for money from cull cows to raise funds for a Hamilton cancer facility.08 Oct 08:14 PM
New ZealandFarmer sentenced for starving cowsA West Coast farmer has been sentenced to community service after 60 cattle were found dead and dying.27 Sep 07:40 AM
OpinionShould NZ grow genetically modified crops?What are the benefits, if any? And is it inevitable? Two views from opposite sides of the argument from Agram chief executive Graeme Peters and university researcher Professor Jack Heinemann.11 Sep 05:30 PM
AgribusinessBig fines for illegal effluent dischargeFines for illegal effluent discharge.10 Sep 05:23 AM
