The CountryDisease ends orchard and jobsSeven jobs and most of the pears Whanganui people have enjoyed for a decade will be gone next season.17 May 08:41 PM
The CountryGlobal dairy prices rise at auctionDairy prices ended the 2015/6 season on a firm note with the GlobalDairyTrade price index rising by 2.6 per cent at this morning's auction.17 May 06:30 PM
The CountryWe're in a dairy 'super downcycle' says bankDairy prices should start improving 'in the medium term'.17 May 01:30 AM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra shareholders vote on changes next monthFonterra's farmer shareholders will vote next month on whether to accept governance changes to trim the board.16 May 10:15 PM
The CountryEarly payout boost for farmersFonterra says part of forecast final dividend will be moved up to ease low-price pain.16 May 05:00 PM
The CountryInvermay tackling water qualityStaff at AgResearch Invermay are looking at other ways, beyond just fencing off waterways, to help improve water quality on its deer farm.15 May 09:10 PM
The CountryFonterra advised to better informFonterra's milk price signalling needs to "drastically'' improve for its farmers.15 May 09:05 PM
The CountryVenison outlook 'positive'Duncan NZ invested in a second venison processing plant because it was confident about the future of NZ venison, marketing general manager Glenn Tyrrell says.15 May 08:58 PM
The CountryClimate change impact faced head onWarmer winds carry fresh challenges to the major industries of regional New Zealand.12 May 02:24 AM
DairyDairy puts cloud over economyHousing debt got all the attention yesterday, but dairy debt remains near the top list of Reserve Bank of the threats to the economy.11 May 05:00 PM
HorticultureNZ's underground feijoa marketThey may cost $6.50 per kg at the supermarket, but search online and you'll find them selling for $1 per kg.03 May 09:50 PM
BDBDThe CountryGlobal dairy prices fallDairy prices fell at the Global Dairy Trade auction overnight.03 May 05:22 PM
The CountryChina Business: Growing co-operation on agricultureA China-New Zealand joint venture will see exchanges of information and expertise, writes James Penn.03 May 05:00 PM
The CountryWestpac looks to grow rural footprintWestpac aims to boost market share despite stressed proportion of agribusiness portfolio more than doubling.02 May 05:00 PM
The CountryApp saves Health & Safety paperworkOnside has launched an online health and safety app for farmers to make compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 easier.02 May 03:18 AM
The CountryWork safety change generationalWorkSafe New Zealand's Safer Farms programme is working with the rural sector to promote good health and safety practices.02 May 02:54 AM
The CountrySide event chance to connectAttend the South Island Dairy Event 2016 in Invercargill and invest in yourself and your business.02 May 02:44 AM
The CountryReport: Farmers' salaries are growingDry stock farmers' salaries have grown strongly in the past year, according to Federated Farmers and Rabobank's 2015-16 employee remuneration report.02 May 02:33 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: 'Free' water worth more to us than milkCOMMENT: NZ's not going to run short of water any time soon because of a growing taste in China for the stuff.27 Apr 07:49 AM
The CountryHow Canada came to dominate the ginseng worldMystery has enveloped the ginseng industry-the biggest customer for a small Canadian county has disappeared.26 Apr 10:40 PM
DairyTrust drives A2's China growthNew research has shed light on potential factors driving A2 Milk's stellar sales growth in the booming yet fickle Chinese infant formula trade.26 Apr 05:00 PM
Dairy24-hour dairy trading site set to launchGlobal Dairy Trade says it will offer a complementary online trading platform for buyers and sellers looking to deal in smaller volumes from June.26 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyOverworked farmers awarded $22kWorkers weren't allowed time off, including a pregnant woman who was told she'd be laid off if she took maternity leave.25 Apr 11:30 PM
DairyMilk price contract's prospects look goodNZX's milk price contract due for launch next month stands a good chance of success, despite the failure of most futures contracts.24 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryZespri takes more control as 'importer of record'Zespri has been made an "importer of record" in China - giving the kiwifruit marketer more control over its product in what is poised to become its biggest market by volume.21 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryYashili launches formula brand in NZThe Chinese dairy producer will soon be selling infant formula on NZ supermarket shelves.21 Apr 12:20 AM
The CountryUS cows feasting on Romanian cornThe trend towards organic produce means the US is now importing animal feed from Romania.20 Apr 09:12 PM
Dairy'Beacon of hope' for NZ dairy industrySignals that New Zealand could secure a better deal on its Free Trade Agreement with China is a "beacon of hope" for our dairy industry, said the head of an export association.20 Apr 05:00 PM
