The Country'Right attitude' key to $70k farm jobsA farm worker with the right attitude could take fewer than five years to get to a $70k-plus salary, says an industry leader.04 Jan 08:58 PM
The CountrySmart farming eases the big dryEl Nino is technically past its peak, but the true impact of the weather pattern looks likely to play out over the next few months.03 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDDairyDairy farmers upbeat despite pinch, survey findsDairy farmers are the most optimistic group in New Zealand's agricultural sector for the coming year, according to a Federated Farmers poll.31 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDDairyDairy farmers most optimistic in agricultural sectorDairy farmers are the most optimistic group in New Zealand's agricultural sector for the coming year, according to a Federated Farmers poll.30 Dec 10:20 PM
DairyWorst PR curveballs of 2015From the flag debate to the outrage surrounding the TPPA, this year the government was at the centre of the country's three biggest PR challenges.28 Dec 11:26 PM
BDBDDairyRecord high for A2 Milk helps lift indexBullish sentiment drives dairy firm's stock up 11.1 per cent on positive day for Nuplex and power companies.23 Dec 06:45 PM
BDBDThe CountryTwo rural companies settle price-fixing claimPGG Wrightson and Rural Livestock have agreed to pay $3.2 million in penalties and costs.21 Dec 11:52 PM
BDBDDairyInvestor confidence in A2 sends shares soaringShares of A2 Milk soared to a record after the milk marketer raised its annual earnings forecast.18 Dec 08:24 PM
The CountryDairy prices eke out small gain in last 2015 auctionDairy prices finished the year on a slightly firmer note at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction, the GDT price index gaining by just 1.9 per cent.15 Dec 08:30 PM
The CountryDairy sector report out: changes mootedA series of recommendations have been made to overhaul the dairy sector after a system investigation sparked by the botulism scare.15 Dec 07:50 AM
BDBDDairyLoan defaults expected in dairy sectorThe Reserve Bank has warned defaults on dairy loans will be likely as cash-flow shortage estimated at $1/kgMS.14 Dec 11:32 PM
The CountryClimate change deal: Who'll be first to break it?Nearly 200 countries strike deal on how to combat climate change, but it's what the energy companies do next that could make or break the agreement.14 Dec 09:34 AM
The CountryFonterra holds milk price steadyFonterra has maintained milk price at $4.60 per kilo, but scrapped a farmer support scheme.09 Dec 07:40 PM
Rural PropertyHistoric NZ farm up for saleMt Cook Station, which spans 2600ha in South Canterbury's McKenzie country, has been owned by the descendants of the Burnett family since 1864.08 Dec 10:10 PM
DairyEntrepreneur finds smiley solutionJames Coddington wants to solve underemployment, one happy icecream cone at a time.08 Dec 08:33 PM
The CountryFarmgate milk price waiting gamePressure is mounting on Fonterra to cut its farmgate milk price forecast at this week's board meeting, but it's looking like a close call.07 Dec 10:00 PM
The CountryActivists' ad 'grossly irresponsible'Animal welfare group SAFE placed a graphic advertisement to shame NZ's dairy industry in the Guardian newspaper.06 Dec 08:47 PM
Dairy'NZ dairy contaminated with cruelty'A graphic advertisement aimed at shaming New Zealand's dairy industry for its treatment of calves has been put in a leading British newspaper.06 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryChina to make test tube beefChina is taking steps to genetically engineer its own food supply rather than growing it the boring old traditional way.03 Dec 06:34 PM
DairyTaxpayer funding for A2 benefitsAgResearch has received $1.2 million in taxpayer funding to carry out a study aimed at validating the health benefits alternative dairy firm A2 Milk claims its products provide.02 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryHeartfelt defence: '99% of farmers work their a**** off'WATCH: Waikato farmer's impassioned defence of his fellow farmers following an expose on the "dark side of the farming industry".01 Dec 06:51 PM
BDBDDairyFonterra strikes multi-million deal with Aussie firmFonterra has signed a deal with an Australian infant formula plant.01 Dec 06:26 PM
BDBDDairyDairy prices up in latest world auctionPrices were up 3.6 per cent in the latest overnight dairy auction.01 Dec 05:35 PM
DairyDairy worker at centre of scandal sackedThe slaughterhouse featured on TV One's Sunday programme has insisted that the worker accused of abusing calves was fired well before the show went to air.01 Dec 01:18 AM
BDBDDairyNZX lifts threshold for block trades of milk powderNZX, New Zealand's financial markets operator, has increased the minimum volume of lots required in block trades of whole and skim milk powder futures, citing increased activity.01 Dec 12:00 AM
The CountryCalf abuse story goes worldwideNew Zealand calves being mistreated 'latest controversy' for dairy industry, say international media.30 Nov 11:59 PM
DairyEye on calves already, says MPIMPI says an investigation into the alleged mistreatment of bobby calves had begun before news broke.30 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryGlobal reputation threat from calf cruelty imagesWill footage of mistreating animals shown on television damage NZ's agricultural reputation?30 Nov 12:53 AM
DairyShocking video: 'We saw calves torn from mothers'Investigator whose shocking video exposes cruelty in New Zealand's dairy industry says he was tipped off by concerned farmers.29 Nov 11:57 PM
Rural PropertyDestiny buys $2m hideawayDestiny Church appears to be spreading its gospel after a trust owned by church members shelled out almost $2 mill on a rural hideaway.28 Nov 04:00 PM
DairyDairy supply down as farmers reactLow product prices and bad weather have taken a toll on milk production.26 Nov 04:00 PM
