AgribusinessThe $47 billion rural hangoverThink it's all good down on the farm? Think again. Property values are plunging, and the crisis could yet hit the cities too, reports Karyn Scherer.06 Feb 04:30 PM
AgribusinessLoan one challenge too manyJanette Walker's farm was soaring in value and the bank was happy to lend - then everything changed.06 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandRise in farm deaths 'bitterly disappointing'Last year was a 'bitterly disappointing' year for farmers, with the number of deaths nearly doubling to 17, Federated Farmers says.16 Jan 10:56 PM
New ZealandBeekeeper's death prompts quad bike warningA coroner has called for the Government to immediately investigate making the wearing of helmets compulsory and tightening other safety regulations.10 Jan 03:55 AM
AgribusinessGovt turns down Crafar farms bidThe Government has turned down Hong Kong listed Natural Dairy NZ's controversial bid to buy the Crafar dairy farms from receivers in a deal thought to be worth about $200 million.22 Dec 04:39 AM
AgribusinessRain a farmer's wish come trueRainfall over the past few days has made a Waikato farmer's "wishes come true", but he warns its effect will not be immediate.19 Dec 09:41 PM
