OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: How is botulism tourism's problem?We're a funny old country. When the dairy farming industry damn near ruins the nation's international image and our ability to sell anything overseas, who do we punish? The tourism sector, of course!19 Aug 11:00 PM
AgribusinessUK paper rubbishes '100% Pure' claimBritish news website Daily Mail Online says New Zealand's claims to be clean and green are "pure manure".09 Aug 05:29 AM
AgribusinessFonterra chief apologisesFonterra's chief apologised to consumers and the New Zealand public at a press conference today, saying all contaminated stock had been contained.07 Aug 08:27 AM
New Zealand3km ride for help - with a broken neck"I could feel every bloody bump on the road," said the farmer who broke his neck in a 4m fall - then mounted his quadbike and rode home.06 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessLeaders demand rethink on shift of jobsBusiness leaders are calling for Minister Steven Joyce to review a decision by Agresearch to cut 85 jobs.04 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: One dirty pipe, so much damage"One dirty pipe. It might have done less damage if it had exploded," writes Liam Dann.04 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionBruce Wills: ETS will penalise good farmingWhile the primary sector has its challenges, science and agriculture must be given a chance to solve them21 Jul 05:30 PM
AgribusinessFalling dollar and end of drought boost farmer optimism - surveyThe sharp drop in the value of the New Zealand dollar and a swift end to last summer's drought has significantly improved the outlook for farmers, says Rabobank.15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandWild West opening up to tourism"I see tourists regularly and they ask is there somewhere to eat and sleep?" Ken Turner's planned eco tourism venture would've been impossible earlier.10 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandFieldays show farmers upbeatFieldays, New Zealand's largest agricultural fair, finished yesterday with 125,127 visitors attending the four-day event at Mystery Creek in the Waikato.15 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandGatepost brainwave takes judges' fancyHe's only 12, but Patrick Roskam has invented a helpful farming tool which has been given the tick of approval by a panel of business moguls and his idol, entrepreneur Sir William Gallagher.13 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandLogging on for a winMatamata sharemilker Fergus King showed off brute strength when he cleaned up in the wood-chopping heat of the Fieldays rural bachelor of the year competition.13 Jun 05:30 PM
AgribusinessSky's the limit in farm technologyAn aerial robot armed with live-feed cameras that can monitor farms while the owner is at home enjoying a cup of tea is being tipped as a gadget that could get city-slickers back to the country.12 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandYoung boffin reveals secret: 'I just used ballcock, sinker and string'The youngest competitor at this year's Fieldays innovation centre is hoping investors will get on board with his invention that stops birds contaminating water supplies in tanks.12 Jun 05:30 PM
AgribusinessGlobal food in focus at FieldaysKiwi farmers' expertise could help solve the problem of how to feed the world's rapidly growing population in the years ahead, says the boss of agriculture show Fieldays.11 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandAussie bachelor got the class to show up KiwisAustralian farmer Sam Trethewey says there is just one factor that separates him from a bunch of strapping New Zealand hopefuls all vying to win the Fieldays Rural Bachelor of the Year award.11 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionSam Judd: New way for farmers to make moneyEnvironmental columnist Sam Judd checks out a new way for farmers to make money that will actually benefit the environment.09 Jun 08:17 PM
AgribusinessFarmers cash in on high Fonterra sharesThe allure of a high share price is proving too much for a growing number of Fonterra's farmers, with more choosing to sell up and move to competing cooperatives and dairy companies, says Fonterra's director of milk supply, Steve Murphy.31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandLush autumn pastures bring smiles all roundThe rain is here and the grass is growing but some farmers will still be battling the effects of the worst drought in 30 years over the winter months.23 May 09:22 AM
New ZealandDairy farm hit with $37k fineAn Opotiki dairy farm and its director have been fined $37,000 for discharging effluent from a pond and ordered to complete a dairy farm effluent management course.16 May 11:42 PM
New ZealandRural depression 'almost cost me my life'Farmer David Hunt has spoken out about his battle with mental illness in a bid to raise awareness of the warning signs for depression in rural communities.15 May 05:31 AM
