AgribusinessIncrease in dirty dairy farms unacceptable, says FonterraAn increase in the number of farmers failing to meet effluent rules is unacceptable, says dairy giant Fonterra.17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMerger 'will cost more than it saves'About 60 jobs are expected to be cut in a merger between the Ministry of Fisheries and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry announced today, but the Public Service Association says restructuring will cost more than it saves.10 Mar 01:45 AM
EconomyCarter rules out intervention on milk pricesAgriculture Minister David Carter has ruled out government intervention to keep milk prices down, saying high international prices will benefit the New Zealand economy.21 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandJewish spokesman defends kosher poultry killingA spokesman for the New Zealand Jewish community has defended the animal-killing practice of shechita.29 Nov 10:48 PM
New ZealandAnimal welfare groups slam shechita reversalAnimal welfare organisations are disappointed by the Government's decision to reverse a ban on the kosher killing of chickens.29 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandMP Carter makes quick u-turnA farming company part-owned by a Cabinet minister was able to brief him on how the Govt could protect its trade with Muslim countries.27 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
AgribusinessPSA found in kiwifruit pollenSamples of kiwifruit pollen collected from the Bay of Plenty and South Auckland over the past two years contain the bacteria that cause vine canker.20 Nov 12:37 AM
AgribusinessPsa disease hits South Island orchardsThe PSA disease has spread to kiwifruit orchards in the South Island and eradication is looking unlikely, Biosecurity Minister David Carter says.17 Nov 04:32 AM
New ZealandKiwifruit support package thrashed outThe Kiwifruit Industry Advisory Council has put together a grower support package which it will propose to Biosecurity Minister David Carter and other parties tomorrow.16 Nov 07:37 AM
