Agdrone takes off in Whanganui
A new Whanganui business is providing agricultural spraying services using a drone
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Business
Capital Gains Tax will hit older Kiwis with savings the hardest
The Tax Working Group has estimated a CGT would raise $8 billion over five years.
Comment: The Government's Capital Gains Tax masterstroke
The Tax Working Group's hard nosed approach leaves the Govt scope to appear moderate.
Rural sector gives thumbs down to CGT
Federated Farmers said a proposed capital gains tax was a "mangy dog".
Tax proposal 'a mangy dog' - CGT backlash
Federated Farmers says the proposed CGT would add omplexity to the rural sector.
Big tax shakeup could dent house prices and push up rents
A CGT could push up rents and cause house prices to fall.
Whanganui forestry helps boost Port Taranaki
Port Taranaki working to develop a "logs-on-rail" service with KiwiRail from Whanganui
New, higher, dairy price cycle appears set to start
ASB has set its 2019-20 milk price forecast at a bullish $7.
Is this politician the biggest hurdle for a capital gains tax?
Why Winston could be the big sticking point for a capital gains tax.
Profit down for Marsden Maritime Holdings
Net surplus of $4.444 million for the interim six-month reporting period to December 31.
A2 Milk rallies by $1b after sharp lift in first half profit
The rise and rise of a2 Milk showed no signs of abating.
Agri-tourism, food focus in tourism plan
Agri-tourism in Southland is a growing industry to focus on, say experts.
NZ Farm Forestry: ETS alterations ahead
Changes are coming for NZ forestry blocks, says NZ Farm Forestry president Neil Cullen.
Listen: DIRA needs modernising - Fonterra
Fonterra chairman John Monaghan on the highs and lows of the DIRA legislation.
Global demand for milk fat good news for Jersey breeders
Jerseys have a higher fat content relative to protein than many other breeds.
Global winemasters get taste of Hawke's Bay
Top international Masters of Wine getting a taste of Hawke's Bay's finest.
Zego boats help clean up the seas
Zooming along the Waipū River like a rubber ducky on steroids - meet the Zego.
Wool levy vote welcomed, but clear plan preferred
''Without that plan, we've got an industry facing death by a thousand cuts.''
Milking it: Kiwi company's value leaps $750m in an hour
Result helped by growing market share in China.
Kiwifruit growers concerned over water access
Restricted access to town water supply could harm kiwifruit growth, say industry reps.
Dairy Women's Network discuss benefits of monitoring stock
The Dairy Women's Network have been promoting moves towards cattle monitoring.
Fonterra back in black, signals sale of European joint venture
Fonterra has posted a net profit of $80m.
MPI dishes out sustainable farming funding
Southern Dairy Hub Farmer Reference Group have received substantial funds from MPI.
AB Limeworks adds dairying to the list
AB Lime will be venturing into dairying to use surplus land.
Need a job? The kiwifruit industry wants you
Call to declare a seasonal worker shortage in the lead-up to kiwifruit harvest.
Federated farmers: Lessons for tourism, forestry
Federated Farmers: Some of our best soils are lost to suburban spread, writes Kim Reilly.
Federated Farmers: Still gloomy down on the farm
Farmer confidence has dropped according to a recent Feds survey.
Listen: Is trading with China complicated?
CEO of Agribusiness NZ, Conor English on the complexity of trading with China.
How NZ's fruit bowl would benefit from EU trade agreement
EU deal would consolidate relationship, a positive for Hawke's Bay's fruit industry.
Farmed deer numbers increase - report
Farmed deer numbers, including the number of breeding hinds and fawns, increased in 2018.
Hemp-growing course gets 600 applications for 30 spots
The programme has sparked significant interest from the community in Ruatoria.
Real George v fake George: Feathers fly over 'misleading' chicken branding
"It's really unfair they are trying to imitate what we do and mislead consumers."
NZME financial result: Profit of $11.6m, paywall on the way
NZME has released its full-year results.
Vilagrad cider pops up in Waikato
A new cider has launched with a fizz and a pop in the Waikato.