New ZealandWaikato, Ruapehu officially in droughtDavid Carter has declared a drought in the Waikato and Ruapehu District, saying recent rainfalls appear to have had little effect on dry pastures.14 Dec 10:52 PM
New ZealandDrought set to cover upper North IslandAn official drought already declared for Northland could spread to much of the upper North Island.11 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessFonterra boosts payout while weather woes growDairy giant Fonterra is boosting its billion dollar forecast payout to farmers. 10 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLiquid assetsWater is one thing NZ has plenty of. So why don't we manage it better - for the economy and the environment? Nick Smith<b>*</b> reports.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwifruit bacteria confirmed on 61 orchardsThe PSA bacteria is spreading through the nation's kiwifruit crops with the latest confirmed infections found on orchards in ... 22 Nov 05:51 AM
AgribusinessPollen import ban sought to save kiwifruit industryFederated Farmers want a ban on pollen imports and an end to artificial pollination of kiwifruit after Psa was found in pollen samples.21 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessFarmers may win ETS reprieveNZ farmers are unlikely to be brought into the emissions trading scheme in 2015 unless scientific advances are made in reducing animal emissions and our trading partners make giant strides in pricing carbon.17 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPower 'back on by tonight'Powerco says around 3500 houses in the North Island without power should have the service restored by tonight.19 Sep 01:00 AM
AgribusinessChristchurch earthquake: Problems for farmers could be lurking underground08 Sep 05:30 PM
AgribusinessChristchurch quake: Power, weather fears grow for farmersLooming bad weather and a fear that electricity may be out for days is worrying Canterbury farmers in the wake of this morning's quake.04 Sep 01:40 AM