KahuTop Māori horticulturalists announced as Ahuwhenua Trophy finalistsNgai Tukairangi Trust's largest orchard is among those to make the final cut.26 Feb 04:01 PM
New ZealandSalmonella and leptospirosis showing on the east coast of the North IslandLeptospirosis lives in water and spikes of the disease are often seen after flood events.24 Feb 05:12 AM
New ZealandEmerging from the silt: The Puketapu orchard offering hope to Hawke’s Bay growers"If you can get the silt out from under the trees, then the apples will survive."22 Feb 11:24 PM
OpinionCyclone Gabrielle: Poachers just one more worry farmers don’t needCouncils should also show leeway on the usual RMA red tape and consents.22 Feb 12:58 AM
New ZealandWatch: What a scoop! Sheep rescued from silt by diggerZoe Richardson said the sheep was in 'quite a predicament'.22 Feb 12:26 AM
Small BusinessANZ donates $3 million to cyclone reliefThe bank has joined ASB and BNZ in making donations; Westpac offering small business fund.21 Feb 11:42 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: ‘Dead livestock everywhere’Volunteers have spent days cleaning up dead animals in Hastings after Cyclone Gabrielle.21 Feb 09:10 PM
New ZealandCash given out to Cyclone Gabrielle impacted, stranded ferry passengers & answers for Pike River | Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 February, 2023 Cash grants for farmers and growers' Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, stranded Cook Strait ferry passengers and borehole drilling resumes at Pike River in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Feb 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘It’s starting to smell pretty bad’: Growers reeling from lost crops and fields of ‘rotting kumara’Northland kūmara growers are coming to grips with widespread devastation to their crops.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand82-year-old farmer who badly treated cattle admits management of his farm “got away on him”Farmer fined for ill treatment of cows on Kaipara cattle farm20 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandConcerning levels of nitrate in 60% of NZ freshwater sourcesGNS study reveals widespread cases of nitrate levels above key threshold for health risk.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThis little piggy went to bed, in a flooded muddy bedroom it’s claimed as its ownSometimes flood stories can sound a lot like fairytales.19 Feb 08:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessHow Fonterra plans to turn this year's challenges into opportunities: chairmanInflation, sustainability, R&D and China high on board's menu.17 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Farming versus sustainabilityWairarapa farmers discuss climate change and explain how they're tackling it.17 Feb 01:20 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Devastating flooding on Tangiteroria farmsFarmers are starting to clean up as floodwaters recede.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst experience' in 20 years: Lengthy power outages stop farmers milking cowsCows across the Northland region have gone days without being milked.14 Feb 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMainland tales: A day at the sheep salesHerald journalist Kurt Bayer reports on an ageless Kiwi ceremony.10 Feb 04:00 PM
Sustainable business & financeWhy Fonterra is looking at giant heat pumps for its factoriesBig exporter needs 200 degree Celsius steam to dry milk into powder.09 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandWoodville shearer sets new world recordThe eight-hour tally of 601 lambs was 91 better than the previous record.05 Feb 04:02 AM
New Zealand'Unnecessary distress': Dairy worker accused of animal mistreatment gets $50k payoutKimberley Price is happy her reputation has been cleared.03 Feb 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness‘Never seen rain like that’: Farmers assess damage, tonnes of crops possibly obliteratedAfter an already tough summer, major farming and growing regions assessing new damage.28 Jan 05:35 AM
New ZealandFloodgates still open in RiversdaleCyclone Hale left Riversdale farms with metre-deep river sediment covering entire paddocks20 Jan 03:28 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessRebuilding Better: What will NZ agriculture will look like, beyond commodities cycle?What is New Zealand agriculture going to look like in the decades ahead?19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer accused of being stoned at work, sacked after posting about cannabisThe fired worker has now been awarded $20k for the unfair dismissal.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Hale takes mental toll on Tairāwhiti farmersCyclone Hale has taken a mental toll on Tairāwhiti farmers and growers.14 Jan 01:26 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessGlobal egg shortage: Bird flu, production costs leave shelves bareNY Times: A perfect storm has hit the poultry sector, leaving supermarket shelves bare.12 Jan 09:45 PM
New ZealandCyclone recovery likely to be slow, farmers at 'wits’ end'Cyclone Hale hit the East Coast hard and it will take a while to fix the damage.12 Jan 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFrom pig cell to fork: Does lab-grown meat pass the taste test?Times: 'Cellular meat’ may one day feed the world. But will we want to eat it?11 Jan 10:14 PM
AgribusinessNot egg-xactly an NZ problem: Egg shortage strikes America tooEgg pandemonium partly due to changing dietary habits.11 Jan 07:30 PM
New ZealandGrowers warn of price spike after Cyclone Hale'The fruit will just explode and berry growers have been severely affected.'11 Jan 06:32 AM
New Zealand'I fought for my life': Why farmer ordered his son to chop off tip of teen intruder’s fingerBill Burr says shooting the teen was a last resort and he's glad he didn't have to.06 Jan 07:36 PM
AgribusinessPavlova and biscuits at risk as prices riseCommercial bakers are feeling the heat as egg shortage drives up wholesale prices.04 Jan 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Talk to someone': Farmer confidence knocked as costs riseSome farmers indicated they are considering exiting the industry due to concerns.01 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessNZ dairy prices should pick up late this year, big bank predictsWhere one country goes, global dairy prices follow.01 Jan 04:00 PM
