The CountryFonterra converting two coal boilers to reduce emissionsDairy giant Fonterra's $64 million project to convert two coal boilers to wood pellets.12 Dec 08:03 PM
The Country'Virtue signalling': Farmers' complaint against major banksBanking Alliance requires clients to meet GHG reduction targets for lower interest rates.11 Dec 08:06 PM
The CountryReturn to growth: MPI sees big lift in exports in 2025MPI expects to see a rebound in New Zealand's primary sector exports in 2025.11 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryThe sector paying an average $70k'You don’t have transport costs, you step out of the door and you’re at work.'10 Dec 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Dairy should be NZ’s economic growth engine not immigrationOPINION: Dairy is a sustainable way to grow the country.10 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryZespri to expand offshore gold kiwifruit growing after affirmative producer voteVote goes Zespri's way this time.10 Dec 07:00 AM
The Country'Great to see': Farmer confidence highest since mid-2017Rabobank finds improved sentiment largely attributable to improved commodity pricing.09 Dec 10:21 PM
The CountryAerowork’s 75-year celebration a family affairAviation history was highlighted at Aerowork's 75-year celebration on Saturday.08 Dec 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGloriavale-owned honey business in liquidation owing more than $1mThe liquidator’s report outlined three reasons for Forest Gold Honey’s insolvency.06 Dec 02:18 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom crisis to profit: How Miles Hurrell turned Fonterra aroundHurrell, who turned 50 this year, is not finished yet.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTodd McClay: A big year for NZ TradeOur ambition sees New Zealand as a world-leading small-advanced economy by 2040.05 Dec 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCash cow: A2 Milk wins Deloitte Top 200 most imporved performanceGlobal marketer creating a more resilient business.05 Dec 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra's Richard Allen named Young Executive of the YearJudges cited strategic vision and exceptional leadership.05 Dec 03:59 PM
The Country'Step up the biosecurity': Hawke's Bay's bird flu fearsBump up farm bio-security, or inevitable will happen, warns veteran Bay poultry farmer.05 Dec 02:12 AM
The CountryMcClay: Blame me if no India trade deal this term – not LuxonLuxon made the promise of an agreement last year.05 Dec 12:11 AM
The CountryFonterra upgrades milk price forecast to a record $10/kgFonterra has upgraded its milk price to a mid-point of $10/kg.04 Dec 09:21 PM
Rural businessCoromandel agritourism business wins supreme awardThe walk also won the Love of the Land award in October.03 Dec 11:01 PM
The CountryDairy prices lift in mixed GDT auctionDairy prices lift again despite a mixed result at the latest auction.03 Dec 08:31 PM
The CountryDairy dream: How to navigate the path to farm ownershipMatt Bartleet says there are dairy sector opportunities, 'if you make the sacrifices'.03 Dec 01:45 AM
The CountryExports up, imports flat in September quarterGoods exports were up 4.4% on the year before.03 Dec 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNo meat chickens in avian flu scare, sales unlikely to fallOutbreak concerning, but not the most feared strain. 02 Dec 11:12 PM
The Country'It's really quite scary': Ground zero at Otago chicken farm bird flu outbreakProcess under way to cull 80,000 chickens on Otago farm. 02 Dec 10:32 PM
Rural businessAll poultry exports on hold until NZ eradicates bird flu outbreak40,000 chickens are to be eradicated at Moeraki farm as a bird flu outbreak is contained.02 Dec 04:33 AM
Rural businessYealands Estate Winery founder dies aged 76Peter Yealands has died at 76 leaving a lasting legacy in wine.02 Dec 04:15 AM
The CountryCould biochar be the wonder product for forestry and farming?Charcoal-like product is made from smouldering woody offcuts in large kilns.02 Dec 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryShelling out: How taxpayer spent $52m buying into a loss-making mussel farmShane Jones defends Crown investments into struggling Ōpōtiki aquaculture firm.28 Nov 02:30 AM
DairyNZX milk futures surpass $10/kg on China demand'The market has improved, and it’s favourable for New Zealand.'27 Nov 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTaxing farm animals’ farts and burps? Denmark gives it a tryNew York Times: World's first belch and manure tax aims to cut methane emissions.26 Nov 09:24 PM
The CountryHistoric London meat market to close by 2028, city authorities sayMoney saved, prime real estate freed up but 900 years of history ended.26 Nov 07:25 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMedicinal cannabis grower Puro seals Australian dealThe company is highlighting the regulatory roadblocks that prevent distribution here.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHastings beverage manufacturing facility in liquidation owing $2.8m, staff let goProduction has been suspended while a buyer is sought.26 Nov 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryChina's dairy boom is fading: What it means for FonterraSales at the top three dairy companies have dropped by 9-13% in the first half of 2024.26 Nov 02:31 AM
The Country'It hurts a lot': Locals react to potential closure of iconic pie business"It's part of our life here."25 Nov 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBerry determined: Plan to regrow tonnes of strawberries in flood-hit Esk ValleyDonald lost 60,000 strawberry plants in Gabrielle. He has received help to grow again.25 Nov 05:00 PM
