AgribusinessPhone running 'red hot' says anti land-sales campaignerTony Bouchier says his phone has been ringing red hot with support for a campaign to stop NZ farms being sold overseas.23 Aug 12:15 AM
AgribusinessCampaign demands halt to farm salesA nationwide campaign starting today wants to immediately halt sales of NZ farms to foreigners until there has been a robust public debate.22 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessFonterra holds to $9.1 billion payout forecastDairy giant Fonterra is holding to a forecast payout potentially worth billions as international prices shows signs of strengthening later in the season.20 Aug 01:45 AM
AgribusinessFonterra holds payout forecast for farmersFonterra has announced it will not be changing its farmer payout forecast, saying world dairy prices should improve later this year.20 Aug 12:15 AM
AgribusinessChina link to Nats' $200,000The National Party has received $200,000 from a wealthy Chinese NZ couple linked to the Crafar farms bid.19 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy and red meat sectors get $300m boostThe Govt is putting up $144.1m into two initiatives worth $321m over seven years to boost productivity and new products for the dairy and red meat sectors.17 Aug 12:30 AM
AgribusinessCrafar bidder launches advertising campaignNatural Dairy, the Chinese backed company bidding for the Crafar dairy empire, has turned to newspaper advertising to push its case.17 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandStricken farmers warned of more rainFarmers are working furiously to pump out flooded pastures as they prepare for more rain on top of the weekend's deluge.16 Aug 07:06 AM
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
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
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
