New ZealandGovt puts $45m into emissions planA New Zealand-led initiative on cutting greenhouse gases has won widespread support.16 Dec 09:05 PM
BDBDBusinessBrain disease found in sheepNew Zealand bio-security and food safety authorities moved proactively this morning to announce the discovery of a brain disease that affects sheep.27 Oct 11:30 PM
AgribusinessHigh dollar will hurt farmersA high New Zealand dollar and reduced demand for sheep and beef looks set to hurt farmers in the coming year.22 Oct 03:00 PM
AgribusinessMajor animal welfare issues on Crafar farms, says MAF"Significant animal welfare issues" have been found among the 20,000 cows on the 22 farms owned by the Crafar family, a MAF inquiry says.09 Oct 04:24 AM
AgribusinessCrafar Farms put into receivership owing NZ$200mNZ's largest family owned dairy business is put into receivership by its banks Westpac, Rabobank and PGG Wrightson Finance.05 Oct 05:48 AM
AgribusinessCrafar Farms put into receivershipNew Zealand's largest family owned dairy business, Crafar Farms, has been put into receivership, Korda Mentha said in a statement. 05 Oct 03:29 AM
AgribusinessReceivers come to grips with Crafar problemsReceivers were getting mud on their gumboots yesterday as they came to grips with problems of Crafar Farms.04 Oct 03:00 PM
AgribusinessFed Farmers dairy boss responds to mistreatment reportsFederated Farmers Dairy chair Lachlan McKenzie responds to recent controversy over the mistreatment of animals on a NZ dairy farm.01 Oct 01:30 AM
AgribusinessAnimal welfare checks begin on all Crafar farmsInspectors have begun urgent checks on the welfare of livestock at farms owned by the Crafar family, amid concerns that publicity over alleged cruelty could harm New Zealand's reputation.30 Sep 08:30 PM
AgribusinessAg Minister wants Crafars out of industry, criticises FonterraAgriculture Minister David Carter says 'dirty dairy farmer' Allan Crafar could do huge damage to New Zealand's reputation.29 Sep 11:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra responds to neglect case, cruelty 'will not be tolerated'Fonterra says it won't hesitate to take action, "including refusal to collect milk" if deliberate animal mistreatment is proven.29 Sep 02:38 AM
AgribusinessDairy giant allowed calves to starve to deathNew Zealand's biggest privately held dairying operation allowed dozens of calves to slowly dehydrate to death.28 Sep 07:22 PM
New ZealandResults today on gulf mysteryTest results due back today may point scientists towards the cause of the mystery illness or illnesses affecting dogs and wildlife in the Hauraki Gulf.09 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog and fish deaths may not be linked - scientistsResearchers believe they may be dealing with two or even three unrelated causes of illness in the Hauraki Gulf.05 Aug 04:00 PM
