New ZealandBumblebees die before rescue mission to UKHand-picked NZ bumblebees waiting to be sent to Britain on a pollination "rescue mission" have died in captivity. 07 Jun 04:00 PM
AgribusinessGreens: Tourism and dairying set to collideNZ's key export earners are headed for "a terrible collision" as a result of economic mismanagement, Russel Norman says.06 Jun 05:00 AM
AgribusinessCrafar farm deal goes to courtUBNZ Assets Holdings is challenging the belief that Overseas Investment Office approval might be needed in order for it to purchase the remaining Crafar farms.04 Jun 05:24 AM
AgribusinessReceivers go to court to remove CrafarAllan Crafar will have to go to court to argue why he should remain living at his Reporoa property, which is in the hands of receivers.31 May 06:09 AM
AgribusinessSuper Fund tips big rural buy upThe Super Fund may take part in a big rural land buy up, says its boss Adrian Orr.30 May 09:45 PM
Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Nats fail to see the folly of selling valuable farm assets29 May 04:00 PM
EconomyDairy bonanza could top $2bThe dairy industry will pump $1 billion extra into the economy based on next season's Fonterra milk price forecast, says Westpac bank. 25 May 04:00 PM
EconomyFonterra's next payout may top $1 million per farmerFonterra farmers have been told their average cheque for next season may soar to record heights.25 May 02:26 AM
EconomyFonterra says next season's payout may top $8.00Fonterra today announced an opening forecast payout for the 2010/11 season of $6.90-$7.10 and said the full payout for the season might top $8.00.25 May 12:40 AM
Opinion<i>David Parker:</i> Keep farmland under NZ ownership<i>David Parker:</i> Keep farmland under NZ ownership24 May 04:00 PM
AgribusinessCrafar in farm buy-back bidAllan Crafar says he'll be able to put in an offer to buy his former land off the receivers later this week.24 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandPoachers' dogs 'will be dead and hanging on my gate'A farmer says he will shoot poachers' dogs after seeing too many savaged livestock caused by illegal hunters on private farms.18 May 12:58 AM
Opinion<i>Chris Finlayson:</i> Shared governance of healthy river at heart of Treaty dealChris Finlayson writes on how the Waikato River Settlement Act benefits the whole nation.17 May 04:00 PM
