PremiumPremiumAgribusiness179 infected farms, 108,000 lost cattle: The cost of a diseaseChances of wiping out cattle disease M. bovis looking good - so far.23 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessWestland Milk to have Chinese owners next monthWestland dairy company sale sealed.18 Jul 06:22 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhere to now for the climate change deal with farmers?Comment: It's time to find a balance between both extremes in a divisive issue.17 Jul 06:10 AM
New ZealandEmissions standoff lift a positive step, say farmersHawke's Bay farmers pleased greenhouse gas discussions a step in the right direction.17 Jul 01:43 AM
AgribusinessChinese dairy giant gains clearance to buy Westland MilkThe OIO approved the sale of Westland Milk to China's Yili.16 Jul 06:35 AM
New ZealandBridges: Farmer emission pricing plan a 'backdown' by GovtNational Leader takes issue with the timing of the planned scheme.16 Jul 04:52 AM
New ZealandNational Party Leader Simon Bridges responds to the Government’s plans to put agriculture into the ETSNational Party Leader Simon Bridges responds to the Government’s plans to put agriculture into the ETS. Video / Jason WallsWatch16 Jul 04:23 AM
New ZealandFocus: Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor releases Interim Climate Change reportsFocus: Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor releases Interim Climate Change reports. Video / Mark MitchellWatch16 Jul 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA tiny fruit fly was found in an Auckland suburb. NZ spent $4m to get rid of it.'We're talking about the protection of a multimillion-dollar industry.'15 Jul 08:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra board loses power over director candidate choiceNew rules curb Fonterra board's room to interfere in farmer-director elections.15 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessPine trees cast shadow of death over NZ native plants and animals'When we allow our precious land resource to be taken over by pines, what does NZ have?'14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow cow pee insights could help NZ tackle emissionsCow pee patches hide the secret to tackling a chunk of NZ's greenhouse gas emissions.13 Jul 10:47 PM
TechnologyO'Leary's high-tech cowshed shows confidence in dairy's futureNew O'Leary milking shed is a $1.5 million investment in the future.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Dinosaurs keep hawking past as Godzone's futureCOMMENT: A clear vision of agriculture in NZ will not be forthcoming from usual suspects.09 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessGet ready to scramble for eggs: supplier warns of shortage and price hikesThe country's largest food and beverage wholesaler is warning of an egg shortage.08 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandCrushed to death: Probe launched after farm accidentThe person died in the incident near Timaru yesterday08 Jul 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessRotten reality: Apples still on trees in July a reminder of Hawke's Bay picking strugglesThree years in a row there's been a shortage of pickers. So how do we solve it?07 Jul 02:53 AM
New ZealandThird time unlucky: Same flock of sheep attacked by another two dogsThird sheep attack at Equestrian Park leaves farmer angry and upset.07 Jul 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra share price perks up after tumble mysteryFonterra's share price dive is probably because of a mix of factors.05 Jul 06:06 AM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & finance'Just about around the twist': 34 jobs on the line at Fresh Meats NZ factory in NapierWorkers fret as boutique meat processing business announces a company "reset".04 Jul 06:00 PM
EnvironmentFederated Farmers: And when farm land runs out?The move to industrial forestry will eventually have an impact the wider public will see.01 Jul 10:27 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Westland Milk sale will see xenophobes out in forceComment: "Foreign investment, like it or not, makes this country run."30 Jun 06:43 PM
PoliticsLetters: Small actions make changeEvery garment not synthetic used by you is a tiny part of the solution.24 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessAvocado heists feed sushi black marketAvocado thieves are supplying a growing black market for sushi shops.21 Jun 03:01 AM
AgribusinessDear James Cameron, here's what you get wrong about NZASB's rural economist has penned an open letter to James Cameron.20 Jun 06:04 AM
EnvironmentBala Tikkisetty: Loss of nitrogen in winterNitrogen plays an important role in increasing the pasture and crop yields.18 Jun 03:32 AM
New ZealandNew bill seeks to ease farmers' financial burdenAgriculture Minister says new bill will ease the burden on farmers.17 Jun 07:20 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Govt steps up to farmers' plate usually served up by NatsCOMMENT: Farming is a business like no other.17 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: NZ farm debt is close to $63 billion – a new bill seeks to ease the financial burdenFocus Live: NZ farm debt is close to $63 billion – a new bill seeks to ease the financial burdenWatch17 Jun 03:35 AM
EnvironmentConservation Comment: Heard of the Zero Carbon Act?"Bill has been watered down to get buy-in, but how can you water down an emergency?"16 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessLand use change goes hi-tech with Hyper Farm visualisationInitial computer tool attracts much interest at this year's Fieldays.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSimon Bridges' plan for rural New ZealandLabour shortages are so bad that some food is left rotting says Simon Bridges.13 Jun 12:12 AM
PropertyIain Hyndman: Billion trees putting farming at riskBillion trees protagonists can't see the wood for the trees, writes Iain Hyndman.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFieldays 2019: Top 5 things to doGiven there's reasonable weather on the horizon, there's no excuse not to have a nosey.12 Jun 03:24 AM
