New ZealandFarmer shaken after 'spotlight' scareFor a split second, Catlins farmer Brian Lemm felt his life hanging in the balance. Standing in the middle of a paddock, he froze as a spotlight stopped on him.12 Nov 09:57 PM
AgribusinessSpierings admits sustainability failingsFonterra chief executive Theo Spierings says the company is "eight to 10 years" behind other dairy players overseas when it comes to sustainability.08 Nov 03:04 AM
LifestyleHome on the rangePeople who farm unusual breeds tell Dionne Christian why they find it so appealing.25 Oct 08:00 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Wasted on waterEvery day, millions of tons of inadequately treated sewage, industrial and agricultural waste enters the world's waterways, writes Sam Judd.21 Oct 06:48 PM
New ZealandMan admits breaking tails of over 150 cowsA Mid Canterbury herd manager who admitted breaking the tails of at least 154 cows has been sentenced to eight months' home detention and will have to apply to own animals in the future.14 Oct 06:42 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Our nutrient worldSam Judd writes that perhaps the biggest environmental problem we currently face is the contamination of our waterways by nutrients.14 Oct 04:30 PM
AgribusinessWeather a boost for beef farmersA mild winter and a favourable spring have boosted confidence in the New Zealand beef industry after last summer's challenging drought, says Rabobank.06 Oct 04:30 PM
AgribusinessFarm value, share surge drives Ngai Tahu profit jumpSouth Island iwi Ngai Tahu almost doubled bottom-line profit from $68.9 million to $121.7 million after a sharemarket surge and farm revaluations.01 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMPI approves incursion programme after spillageMinistry for Primary Industries officials have approved an incursion programme in mid-Canterbury following a spillage of one of Europe's most invasive arable weeds - black grass - found in a consignment of imported fescue seed.24 Sep 08:29 PM
AgribusinessWhere there's muck there's brass and appSpreading effluent on dairy farms is set to become a lot more high-tech thanks to smartphone-based technology now available for New Zealand farmers.22 Sep 05:30 PM
AgribusinessBig NZ farm sold to US investorsNorth American investors are understood to have paid around $30 million for one of New Zealand's biggest farms.13 Sep 06:56 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Time to slow down, Speed'I've got bruises like tyre marks up my leg," says Guy Speedy, vibrant and laughing just two days after being run over by his own tractor.11 Sep 05:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessAllied Farmers posts smaller lossAllied Farmers, in talks with the Inland Revenue Department to settle a $4.2 million tax bill and avoid liquidation, posted a narrower annual loss.31 Aug 03:15 AM
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
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
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
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
