New ZealandDeal promotes cooperation with ChinaA new deal between New Zealand and China to promote agricultural cooperation between the two countries is an important step forward with the export destination, says Federated Farmers.26 Apr 11:52 PM
AgribusinessMiraka - it's Maori for milkMaori-controlled, with a Vietnamese connection, one of the country's newest dairy companies does things a little bit differently from the big boys, discovers Jamie Gray.11 Apr 07:30 PM
New ZealandNorth Island's worst drought in 70 yearsA climate expert believes summers like this one will become the new norm for New Zealand. Droughts have already been declared across much of the North Island.09 Mar 10:22 PM
New ZealandDrought spreads down NZThe drought is working its way down the country, and with with no change predicted until at least mid-March, farmers from Northland to Southland are suffering.08 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandFarmers in crisis as city fills poolsBig dry forces stock selloffs, but Aucklanders can still water gardens, wash cars thanks to Waikato River supplies06 Mar 07:15 PM
New ZealandWaikato drought warningA drought is expected to be declared in the Waikato this week after brief showers did little to help parched farms, and the Hawkes Bay is expected to follow suit.03 Mar 10:15 PM
New ZealandCounting cost of big dryThe big dry has parts of the country firmly in its grip. The Government has declared a drought in Northland and is expected to do so in Waikato.02 Mar 04:30 PM
EconomyMood grim on sheep and beef farmsDry weather and the high kiwi dollar are causing "a deepening pessimism" to spread among sheep and beef farmers.03 Feb 09:50 PM
New ZealandDesperate attempt to save cropsRain-starved fruitgrowers in the Hawke's Bay say they're willing to breach water restrictions in a desperate attempt to save their crops.24 Dec 12:16 AM
New Zealand'Million-dollar rain' helps Hawke's Bay farms"Million-dollar rain" was how Hawke's Bay Federated Farmers president Bruce Wills described yesterday's downpours which swept the region.13 Nov 10:53 PM
New ZealandFederated Farmers: No to GM banFederated Farmers say farmers should have the right to decide if they want to use genetically modified technology.24 Oct 10:30 PM
BusinessStand-off over mutant calves continuesA battle between farmers and a genetics company over a hairy mutation in calves shows no signs of cooling down.10 Oct 03:30 AM
Business'Civil war' risk over mutant calvesA genetics company's refusal to pay compensation over calves who were born with a mutation could result in a "civil war" between farmers, says Federated Farmers.20 Sep 02:00 AM
