New Zealand'Nearing crisis point': Farmers facing pressure from banks say FedsFarmer confidence in banks has plummeted to the lowest level in nearly a decade.22 May 10:36 PM
New ZealandKiwifruit growers paid record prices despite Zespri profit dipGreen kiwifruit growers paid $9.55 a tray, up from $5.78 for the 2022-23 season.22 May 09:07 PM
New ZealandNative skinks cause cost blowout for Porirua sewage tankMoving skinks increased costs from $85m to $97m and delayed completion by 6 months.22 May 12:55 AM
New ZealandMozzarella steals the show at final GDT for the seasonGlobal dairy prices have ended the current season on a positive note.21 May 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra 2024/25 milk price heading well north of $8/kgMSPrices for a key ingredient of chocolate and icecream rose in a strong auction showing.21 May 09:57 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: The 3 Fs - Why we should teach food security in schoolsOPINION: The three Rs are important in education, and so are the three Fs.21 May 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDuncan Shand: Fonterra's nonsensical move – can you imagine Coke selling off its brand?OPINION: Research shows strong brands command a price premium and grow faster than rivals.21 May 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra’s farmer-owners to scrutinise consumer business sale prospectsShareholders will want to know where the value is going to come from after any divestment.21 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Highly culpable': Farmer milked cow even after 'part of her udder dropped off'Some of Ray Nairn's ill-treated cows needed to be euthanised.21 May 08:13 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessNZ dairy business blames Ethiopian ministry for insolvency'Pioneering' company wanting to develop heat-tolerant cattle hit trouble overseas.21 May 04:38 AM
New ZealandIan Kirkpatrick remembers Sid Going on The CountryIan Kirkpatrick, Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, Roger Dickie, Tom Martin.21 May 02:36 AM
New ZealandCow-less dairy product company given green light to expandAuckland-based Daisy Lab has spent the past few years developing dairy-identical proteins.20 May 10:16 PM
New ZealandHomesteading: Meet the Kiwis ditching modern life'The city lifestyle seems to come with a lot more pressure and stress.'20 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandCould short-rotation forestry unlock NZ's green energy future?A two-year study sheds light on short-rotation forestry opportunities for regional NZ.20 May 08:38 PM
KahuSweating through school: Welcome to shearing class at Wairoa College'It keeps the kids in school, and it’s definitely keeping the kids in tow.'20 May 06:00 PM
KahuAhuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award winner Ben Purua on The CountryBen Purua, David Seymour, Phil Duncan.20 May 03:15 AM
AgribusinessS&P backs Fonterra's consumer planS&P Global Ratings has lent its support to Fonterra's plan to sell its consumer business.20 May 02:32 AM
New ZealandNZ farmers hit back at UK over lamb quality claimsBritain's National Farmers Union reacted to supermarket Morrisons selling NZ lamb.20 May 02:25 AM
New Zealand'Phenomenal’ season results in cheaper broccoliThis time a year ago, fresh produce was at the mercy of extreme weather events.19 May 11:47 PM
KahuDairy winners announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua TrophyFarm manager Ben Purua and Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporation honoured at awards.19 May 11:09 PM
New ZealandWool quality assurance sector up in the air as tutors leaveSouthern Institute of Technology yet to replace tutors; semester two starts in July.19 May 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessUS lab-grown meat bans criticised as culture war ‘own goal’Financial Times: Australian start-up warns America is ceding a competitive advantage.19 May 08:16 PM
New ZealandThe 'miserable sneak-thief' stealing sheep in 1899An act of considerable audacity was perpetrated on Sunday evening or night, August 27.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMusic and art collide at Bay of Plenty lifestyle blockExperimenting with textures, shapes and colours is Angela McKenzie’s passion.18 May 04:40 PM
New ZealandPāmu keen to grow new generation of farmersNew apprenticeship scheme combines on-farm experience, academic learning and life skills.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra makes its ‘boldest call yet’Ari Dekker on the co-op’s move to put its consumer business up for sale.17 May 02:57 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Todd McClay on FonterraTodd McClay, Emma Poole, Chris Brandolino, Rowena Duncum.17 May 02:50 AM
New ZealandWhy Northland bull Sherlock is outstanding in his fieldGlen Kaycee Sherlock JG is a CRV Jersey bull bred by the Tucker family from Northland.17 May 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe local companies expanding in this economy, and their secrets to success'I would never have in a million years thought ... we'd be harvesting our biggest crop.'16 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra puts a big chunk of its business up for saleIn a big step change, Fonterra is looking to sell its Consumer business.16 May 05:02 AM
New ZealandBeekeeper Steven Brown furious over destruction of $2m honey crop'Most farmers vaccinate their cows ... but it’s illegal to vaccinate the hive.'15 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandOver a million trays of kiwifruit to be destroyed after mice found on shipValue of fruit plus costs associated with reprocessing and disposal is estimated at $34m.15 May 10:03 PM
AgribusinessFonterra looks to sell global consumer business, including Anchor brandFonterra says it is looking to sell businesses, including its global consumer operation.15 May 09:21 PM
New ZealandPrices fell for lighter lambs at Matawhero saleyardsA total yarding of 1755 store lambs at Matawhero15 May 05:00 PM
