Meat exporter pins its hopes on India while de-risking China trade
Alliance expects a National-led Government to get an FTA with India over the line.
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Rural representation gets a boost in Parliament
A number of new MPs with primary sector experience are set to enter the Beehive.
'Farmers have to front up': Protecting waterways a costly exercise
“That’s why this work to try to hold the soil on the ground is so important."
Synlait reports $4.3m net loss, net debt up 21 per cent
The company had forecast a result ranging from a net loss of $5m to a net profit of $5m.
Stock Takes: Synlait’s big reveal, Fisher and Paykel's investor day
More light will be shed on the state of play with cash-strapped Synlait Milk on Monday.
Watch: Major parties face off in rural issues debate
The debate will focus on the issues affecting New Zealanders outside major city centres.
The beloved Kiwi vegetable that costs 234% more than a year ago
What's driving high fruit & vegetable prices? Industry experts explain.
Will dairy prices level out after last month’s rout?
But long-term gloom remains on lower demand from China.
Opinion: The life of an auctioneer
Opinion: PGG Wrightson's Cam Heggie knows the ups and downs of being an auctioneer.
Erosion work 'great achievement'
The Horizons Regional Council has exceeded targets for its farm erosion control programme.
Waikato farmer critically injured and trapped for hours after tractor rolled
The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter flew the man, whose pelvis was crushed, to hospital.
A2 Milk disappoints despite record $1 billion in China sales
But the firm still faces issues in the infant formula market in China.
How long will this dairy downturn last and what will be the cost?
There are mixed opinions on how long China will cast a shadow over demand and prices.
Reasonable prices at Dannevirke sheep sale
Sheep sales for the first full week of August fetched reasonable prices.
'Pig poo': Piggery under investigation over effluent discharge
Waikato Regional Council said the court order was unprecedented for the region.
Fonterra farmers fear new season milk price forecast about to get the chop
An important global whole milk powder price has gone south.
Poo-lution: Reporoa farm owner cops fine after effluent reaches stream
The owner of a dairy farm in Reporoa has been fined for illegal effluent discharges.
Is Fonterra's heavy hand still behind our milk price-setting system?
There are allegations Fonterra's still in the driving seat, despite industry law changes.
Reed planting helps important Paraparaumu stream
Planting set to help Wharemauku Stream performance.
'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayor
Tairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.
Local Focus: Freshwater policy changes are coming
Katikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.
Making history: First-ever female Young Farmer of the Year
'I'm totally overwhelmed... We've finally knocked the grass ceiling off the roof.'
Northland beef farmer fined 15K for NAIT breaches
Failing to register his animals landed a Northland beef farmer in court.
Farmer Time gets top marks for its first year
It aims to inspire and educate young people about food's journey from farm to fork.
Saturated Waikato catchments vulnerable heading into a wet winter
There are new challenges to predicting the impact of rainfall events on our catchments.
King's Birthday Honours: Steve Wyn-Harris recognised for services to farming, rural communities
The Waipukurau dry-stock farmer and media identity receives an ONZM.
'A taste of blood' - Dogs maul retiree's pet sheep, neighbour fears for kids
Brutal night-time attacks by dogs have left six sheep dead in Tikitere, Rotorua.
Fonterra: $100m in carbon credit costs could help pay for clean energy
Fonterra says it will be a decade before it will abandon coal altogether.
Govt investing 3.6m to stop land erosion and protect against extreme weather
Ratepayers will be contributing more than $18 million to the ongoing work.
Fieldays announces Innovation Awards 2023 finalists
Across the three categories, the organisers chose 49 finalists.
Warning as milk production and number of cows decline
The smallest average herd sizes are in Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.
'Uninspiring': Govt hits back at National's farming policy
Chris Luxon's policy overhauls many of Labour's rules on the environment and immigration.
Does the latest GDT auction mean the end for high milk prices?
Next season's milk price may start with a seven in front of it.