The CountryFarmers encouraged to calibrate harvestersGrowers may be losing thousands of dollars in profit from harvest losses.17 Jan 01:00 AM
The Country'May as well go big': 70,000 sunflowers as new business bloomsFor every sunflower sold, $1 will go to Gumboot Friday.16 Jan 11:04 PM
The Country'Delighted': Stag sells for $100k at swan song auctionDavid Stevens, 73, hosted his 37th and final sale at Netherdale Red Deer Stud in Balfour.16 Jan 10:24 PM
The CountryGDT continues upward trend in 2024This is the second positive event for 2024.16 Jan 08:07 PM
The CountryDairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farmsOutbreaks of ryegrass staggers are worst from late January to early February.16 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryMāori authority exports drop 16 per cent in September quarterStats NZ's tatauranga umanga Māori data for the September quarter show a drop in exports.16 Jan 01:27 AM
The CountryShop owner expects good business in Shannon'Local businesses have already noticed an increase in traffic.'15 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGovt-owned Genesis, Saudis and Canadians build $104m solar farmCanterbury is first, Northland is likely to be next.14 Jan 11:35 PM
The CountryFergburger to open FergbutcherFergburger has bought its meat supplier and will be converting it into a retail butchery.11 Jan 07:40 PM
The CountryDozen eggs for $5: The Warehouse takes another crack at supermarketsThe offer beats supermarket prices and has been welcomed by Consumer NZ.09 Jan 05:13 AM
DairyDairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farmsVets will soon start testing facial eczema spore counts on monitor farms.08 Jan 03:30 AM
The CountryYear in Review: Popular dragon fruit may have potential for NZYear in Review: NZ's winter weather isn't ideal but dragon fruit can thrive in large pots.03 Jan 04:01 PM
The CountryPic’s Peanut Butter chief says new Government has a ‘tough road’ aheadAimee McCammon studied at Harvard Business School this year and hasn't lost momentum.02 Jan 10:00 PM
The CountryDr Warren Parker - highly respected primary sector leader passes away"A great tree has fallen," Landcorp CEO Mark Leslie.02 Jan 04:10 AM
The CountryChinese factory work slows for third straight monthThe world's second-largest economy remains sluggish.01 Jan 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMeet the 'Spud King': Millionaire says farming 'better than sex'Herald journalist Kurt Bayer meets a quiet, self-made millionaire who just loves farming.30 Dec 04:00 PM
The Country'You’d better see if you can sell a tractor': The Drummond & Etheridge story'We wouldn’t have an ag business today if it wasn’t for John Deere.'23 Dec 04:01 PM
The CountryFarm trust connects to the land through regenerative-based trial“If we aren’t restoring the land, we aren’t restoring ourselves."23 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri flags major lost opportunity for SunGold kiwifruitLoosening Northern Hemisphere SunGold growing limit on the agenda.19 Dec 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy prices at GDT auction end 2023 stronglyDairy prices have finished the year on a bullish note at this morning's global auction.19 Dec 10:08 PM
The CountryFeds survey shows farmer satisfaction with banks at a record lowFarmers' bank satisfaction is at the lowest since the survey began in 2015.19 Dec 07:46 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri's near-monopoly export status pays off for $3 billion industry, says new reportMonopsonies are considered technically inefficient - not so Zespri, says Berl.18 Dec 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAlliance looks at capital structure after $98m pre-tax lossAlliance's capital structure is in the spotlight after this year's big loss.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri sales hit $1 billion in Asia-PacificKiwifruit exporter says focus on maximising value after string of major challenges.18 Dec 02:30 AM
The CountryWaikato DairyNZ Farmwatch for week ending December 15Waikato farm data for the week ending Friday, December 15.17 Dec 03:59 PM
The CountryNorwood appoints new chief executiveAaron Smith started his career 34 years ago as an apprentice diesel mechanic.15 Dec 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Why New Zealand’s economy is performing so badlyOPINION: Sufficient progress in New Delhi is needed to justify irritating Beijing.14 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryQuality cattle attract strong demand at Stortford LodgeThere was a big yarding of cattle in tip-top condition but lambs were a tough sell.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri reducing SunGold kiwifruit growing licences next yearNo red kiwifruit licences offered as industry takes stock of the new variety.13 Dec 10:00 PM
The CountryNZ primary sector exports set to dip in 2024 before recoveringThe sector had navigated a 'confluence of global events' this year.13 Dec 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat's the future of the $5 billion fishing industry?Fiercely competitive sector eyes consolidation and collaboration to endure.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIs Shane Jones the 'champion' the fishing industry wished for?Fishing policy a trade-off says Jones, but misinformation is in his gunsights.13 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountrySunflower business blooms from family tragedy'I lost my sister in a car accident. Sunflowers were the theme at her funeral.'12 Dec 11:38 PM
The CountryCannabis in rest homes: Kiwi company uses retirees for medicinal testsCompany trialling substitute for sleep and pain medication in aged care facilities.12 Dec 11:04 PM
