Agricultural scientists say a genetically engineered clover could reduce methane emissions from livestock by 10 per cent.

May Wang's lawyer is confident creditors will accept her proposal to repay them just 2c in the dollar to settle a multi-million dollar debt.

New Zealand's farm and forestry exports are bouncing back in the wake of the global recession, agricultural economists say.

Farmers and those in the rural sector have it tough in New Zealand. The weather so often doesn't want to play ball.

Hand-picked NZ bumblebees waiting to be sent to Britain on a pollination "rescue mission" have died in captivity.

NZ's key export earners are headed for "a terrible collision" as a result of economic mismanagement, Russel Norman says.

UBNZ Assets Holdings is challenging the belief that Overseas Investment Office approval might be needed in order for it to purchase the remaining Crafar farms.

Allan Crafar will have to go to court to argue why he should remain living at his Reporoa property, which is in the hands of receivers.

The dairy industry will pump $1 billion extra into the economy based on next season's Fonterra milk price forecast, says Westpac bank.

Fonterra farmers have been told their average cheque for next season may soar to record heights.

Fonterra today announced an opening forecast payout for the 2010/11 season of $6.90-$7.10 and said the full payout for the season might top $8.00.