Rural and farming news

Abbott tipped as possible buyer of Synlait's Pōkeno factory

Synliat shares have rallied on speculation it might sell its Pōkeno factory to Abbott.

English label set to boost a2 Milk profit

Analysts await a2 Milk’s annual result to justify share price rise.

BNZ ups Fonterra’s milk price forecast to $10.25

BNZ economists say the dairy outlook is stronger than they previously anticipated.

'Farmluencer' creates online community for female farmers

Anthea Rolfe says interest in her Females in Farming social media page has exploded.

The Country: Stephen Fleming on getting sheepmeat into India

Stephen Fleming, Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, and Phil Duncan.

What makes Hugh Jackson tick?

Young Farmer of the Year in his farming past and what he sees for farming's future.

'Wool queen' Philippa Wright on The Country

Cam Eyre, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Philippa Wright, Barry Soper, and Chris Brandolino.

Best sheep and beef markets in 45 years, says livestock expert John Duffy

Sponsored content: 45 years with PGG Wrightson livestock means Duffy knows his stuff.

Should we start growing rice in NZ?

Yuki Fukuda, who is growing rice on a hill in Nelson, says a stable NZ crop makes sense.

Horticulture sector faces skills shift as automation increases

Automation requires skills in AI, robotics and data analytics to improve efficiency.

Are NZ shoppers hungry for genetically-modified foods?

Gene-edited food won’t need a GM label if no new DNA was introduced during its production.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Is bureaucracy slowing innovation in NZ farming?

OPINION: NZ risks falling behind as innovation in biologicals outpace regulation.

Abbott tipped as possible buyer of Synlait's Pōkeno factory

Synliat shares have rallied on speculation it might sell its Pōkeno factory to Abbott.

Market close: Comvita buzzing after takeover bid

The S&P/NZX 50 Index climbed 0.63% to close at 12,970.64.

Mark Stewart launches $56.4m bid for Comvita

Comvita's board supports the $56.4m takeover offer from Florenz.

English label set to boost a2 Milk profit

Analysts await a2 Milk’s annual result to justify share price rise.

Top dog: Huntaway Miley's training progress

“She’s stepped up from just being a pup to being the key act.”

Vege tips: A mocktail garden adds colour to your summer drinks

OPINION: How about a lovely (and blue) cup of butterfly pea tea?

Pastures Past: Breaking in the land

"I was 67 years of age, and so had to employ most of the labour in breaking in the land."

'Quite an art': Potter's journey from dairy farms to kiln mastery

Roto-o-Rangi potter Janet Smith has spent her childhood and working life on dairy farms.

89-year-old speaks from hospital after confrontation with man he chased on farm at 3am

Kaikohe's John Coleman was a New Zealander of the Year nominee for a pā gift to Māori.

Waikato farm leads in environmental standards

Johan and Kylie van Ras turned poor pasture into native wetland over five years.

English label set to boost a2 Milk profit

Analysts await a2 Milk’s annual result to justify share price rise.

Vege tips: A mocktail garden adds colour to your summer drinks

OPINION: How about a lovely (and blue) cup of butterfly pea tea?