Farmers are working furiously to pump out flooded pastures as they prepare for more rain on top of the weekend's deluge.

A rival takeover offer has been launched for NZ Farming Systems Uruguay.

PGG Wrightson, New Zealand's biggest rural services group has returned to profit after impairments in the previous year.

Federated Farmers says fast, reliable broadband access is necessary if agri-business is to reach its productive potential. Simon Hendery reports.

NZ Farming Systems Uruguay said it disagrees with assertions made by Olam International and urged shareholders not to sell into the takeover offer yet.

Chinese dairy investors may be media shy, but they have been lobbying politicians and other key players at the highest levels.

The motives behind Chinese land investment.

Russia last week banned grain exports for the rest of the year after a severe drought and wildfires destroyed 20 per cent of its wheat crop.

One of the key people behind the Chinese Crafar bid has links with Pansy Wong's husband.

Volatile dairy prices are here to stay, says dairy one futures expert.

The Chinese bid for the Crafar dairy farms has everything but transparency, finds Karyn Scherer.

It's easier to assuage your conscience with a Fairtrade latte than spend time contemplating the problems facing impoverished farmers.

A Chinese businessman alleged to be behind ambitious plans to invest up to $1.5 billion in NZ's dairy industry has only recently severed his business links with Jenny Shipley.