TechnologyOn the cutting edge of rural innovationInnovations and inventions are on display at this year's National Agricultural Fieldays.15 Jun 04:05 AM
BusinessRobotic hands snatch kiwifruit futureNew-developed robotic rover could become the workhorse of New Zealand's fruit industry.14 Jun 11:56 PM
New ZealandFonterra farms to record climate pollutionDairy farmers won't have to pay for their climate pollution yet, the Govt says.14 Jun 04:32 AM
AgribusinessNZ dairy recovery will open up choicesDairy's recovery will open up choices for farmers, ANZ says.13 Jun 06:00 PM
LifestyleSouthon debuts at FieldaysMark Southon reckons he can share cooking and dating tips to this year's rural bachelors.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers' well-being centre stageHealth Hub is returning to Fieldays and aims to provide people with interactive advice.13 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessHamilton's homegrown heat-tolerant cowsTwo Hamilton men have discovered a gene which allows cows to tolerate high temperatures12 Jun 06:11 PM
New ZealandFarmers' health new focus at FieldaysIt's not all the about the animals - Fieldays its looking after farmers' health too.12 Jun 01:50 AM
LifestyleRural Bachelor 2017: Meet the eight hunksMeet the eight rural blokes who are in the running to win a coveted Golden Gumboot.11 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandFine weather expected for FieldaysThe wet weather peaks on Tuesday, before clearing for the opening of Fieldays on Wednesday11 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFarmers face a happier FieldaysBetter prices are likely to mean a more optimistic mood at Fieldays.11 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessTough times prove good for FieldaysNear-record crowds flocked to Fieldays near Hamilton, making it one of the biggest years in the event's history.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's latest Bachelor ... from OpikiPaul Olsen from Opiki won only one challenge throughout the week, but he walked out a winner.18 Jun 03:37 AM
OpinionLiam DannFieldays verdict: Agri-pocalypse not nowCOMMENT: The big question is whether Fieldays still provides an accurate barometer for NZ's agriculture sector and by proxy the wider economy.17 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFarmers urged to 'hang in there'"Hang in there" - that's the message Fonterra chairman John Wilson was giving to farmers at Fieldays.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSuicide prevention workshops on way for rural areasFieldays announcement gives $600,000 for mental health.17 Jun 12:54 AM
AgribusinessFieldays attendance up 10pc on day twoAttendance at Fieldays on day two of the four-day agricultural event was up 10 per cent on the same day last year.16 Jun 11:10 PM
AgribusinessDrone promises to be farmers' eye in the skyA New Zealand company has developed technology that promises to deliver real-time data for farmers - from the sky.16 Jun 07:15 PM
New ZealandPositivity key, says farmerDoug Avery knows what it's like to be depressed.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents win Fieldays innovation awardThe crankholder is set to revolutionise the fencing industry ... or at least make it much easier to build a fence.16 Jun 04:50 AM
AgribusinessHow kiwifruit helped the dairy slumpWATCH: Despite the dairy downturn a big lift in kiwifruit and apple exports has boosted agricultural revenue.16 Jun 12:30 AM
BusinessThe Economy Hub - Fieldays specialAgriculture exports have risen despite the dairy downturn. Liam Dann talks to KPMG’s Simon Hunter and NZEIR economist Christina Leung about what’s driving growth. Watch15 Jun 11:19 PM
Agribusiness reportFieldays attendance steady despite dairy slumpAttendance at Fieldays is running just slightly below this time last year, despite the current slump in dairy prices.15 Jun 10:30 PM
BusinessWatch: Nathan Penny - Fieldays and latest GDTASB Bank rural economist Nathan Penny talks about the latest world dairy auction and farmer sentiment at Fieldays.Watch15 Jun 10:18 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWorld dairy prices steady overnightDairy product prices have held steady at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.15 Jun 08:10 PM
LifestyleAvant-garden designs wow Fieldays judgesNew Zealand's native parrot the kea, an Australian bushfire and a toasted marshmallow were just three of the inspirations behind the Fieldays Ag Art Wear extravaganza.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Bachelor: Fieldays editionEight Fieldays Rural Bachelor of the Year contenders lined up with nine bachelorettes in a blind date challenge at today's national agricultural expo south of Hamilton.15 Jun 07:59 AM
Agribusiness reportFieldays - keeping the traffic flowingThere are some high tech solutions being organised to help keep Fieldays traffic manageable.15 Jun 12:50 AM
AgribusinessPrimary sector still growing despite dairy woesNew Zealand's primary sector needs to innovate and reinvent itself if it is to thrive, KMPG says.15 Jun 12:50 AM
AgribusinessFieldays looking good - chiefFieldays' new boss claims it has all the ingredients to be a success, despite tougher times for dairy farmers.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop of the crops: NZ's hottest farmersRoasting marshmallows with a bunch of 5-year-olds was a different challenge altogether for this year's rural bachelor contestants.13 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFieldays arrives amid some painBig buys at annual agricultural event are likely to be lower on the shopping list for some who are hurting, especially dairy farmers.13 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessCrowds at Fieldays despite shellshockAttendance at Fieldays at Mystery Creek, near Hamilton, was up by 5.2 per cent compared with last year's weather-affected event.14 Jun 05:00 PM
