BDBDAgribusinessNZ Farming Systems gets rival offerA rival takeover offer has been launched for NZ Farming Systems Uruguay.16 Aug 12:30 AM
LifestyleGetting the chickens before the eggsIn Auckland backyards, chooks have become the ultimate in free-range, recessionary accessories. James Russell takes a peek over the fence.15 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWrightson back in profit, warns tough grind aheadPGG Wrightson, New Zealand's biggest rural services group has returned to profit after impairments in the previous year.12 Aug 11:00 PM
AgribusinessHow fibre will fuel farm of the futureFederated Farmers says fast, reliable broadband access is necessary if agri-business is to reach its productive potential. Simon Hendery reports.10 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFarming Systems reiterates 'don't sell' to Olam takeoverNZ Farming Systems Uruguay said it disagrees with assertions made by Olam International and urged shareholders not to sell into the takeover offer yet.09 Aug 09:45 PM
AgribusinessChinese buyers talk up benefitsChinese dairy investors may be media shy, but they have been lobbying politicians and other key players at the highest levels.08 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessRussian wheat crisis may aid NZ farmersRussia last week banned grain exports for the rest of the year after a severe drought and wildfires destroyed 20 per cent of its wheat crop.08 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessNational minister's husband linked to farm bidderOne of the key people behind the Chinese Crafar bid has links with Pansy Wong's husband.05 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessSheep and beef farms 'on way to extinction'Sheep and beef farming could all but disappear in New Zealand if "structural issues" causing profits to drop are allowed to continue, says Federated Farmers.03 Aug 04:00 PM
AgribusinessCut dairy risks or suffer, says US expertVolatile dairy prices are here to stay, says dairy one futures expert.01 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessCrafar farms - behind the facadeThe Chinese bid for the Crafar dairy farms has everything but transparency, finds Karyn Scherer.01 Aug 03:45 PM
AgribusinessCoffee drinkers embrace fair factorIt's easier to assuage your conscience with a Fairtrade latte than spend time contemplating the problems facing impoverished farmers.30 Jul 04:00 PM
AgribusinessChina dairy investor's links revealedA Chinese businessman alleged to be behind ambitious plans to invest up to $1.5 billion in NZ's dairy industry has only recently severed his business links with Jenny Shipley.29 Jul 05:30 PM
