DairyAussies to follow Fonterra modelAustralia's largest dairy cooperative Murray Goulburn (MG) looks set to follow Fonterra in adopting a specialised financial instrument to expand its capital base while retaining exclusive farmer ownership and control.24 Nov 09:57 PM
The CountrySpierings admits sustainability failingsFonterra chief executive Theo Spierings says the company is "eight to 10 years" behind other dairy players overseas when it comes to sustainability.08 Nov 03:04 AM
OpinionSam Judd: Wasted on waterEvery day, millions of tons of inadequately treated sewage, industrial and agricultural waste enters the world's waterways, writes Sam Judd.21 Oct 06:48 PM
The CountryMan admits breaking tails of over 150 cowsA Mid Canterbury herd manager who admitted breaking the tails of at least 154 cows has been sentenced to eight months' home detention and will have to apply to own animals in the future.14 Oct 06:42 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Our nutrient worldSam Judd writes that perhaps the biggest environmental problem we currently face is the contamination of our waterways by nutrients.14 Oct 04:30 PM
The CountryWeather a boost for beef farmersA mild winter and a favourable spring have boosted confidence in the New Zealand beef industry after last summer's challenging drought, says Rabobank.06 Oct 04:30 PM
The CountryMPI approves incursion programme after spillageMinistry for Primary Industries officials have approved an incursion programme in mid-Canterbury following a spillage of one of Europe's most invasive arable weeds - black grass - found in a consignment of imported fescue seed.24 Sep 08:29 PM
DairyWhere there's muck there's brass and appSpreading effluent on dairy farms is set to become a lot more high-tech thanks to smartphone-based technology now available for New Zealand farmers.22 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: How is botulism tourism's problem?We're a funny old country. When the dairy farming industry damn near ruins the nation's international image and our ability to sell anything overseas, who do we punish? The tourism sector, of course!19 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryUK paper rubbishes '100% Pure' claimBritish news website Daily Mail Online says New Zealand's claims to be clean and green are "pure manure".09 Aug 05:29 AM
The CountryFonterra chief apologisesFonterra's chief apologised to consumers and the New Zealand public at a press conference today, saying all contaminated stock had been contained.07 Aug 08:27 AM
The CountryLeaders demand rethink on shift of jobsBusiness leaders are calling for Minister Steven Joyce to review a decision by Agresearch to cut 85 jobs.04 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionBruce Wills: ETS will penalise good farmingWhile the primary sector has its challenges, science and agriculture must be given a chance to solve them21 Jul 05:30 PM
Rural PropertyWild West opening up to tourism"I see tourists regularly and they ask is there somewhere to eat and sleep?" Ken Turner's planned eco tourism venture would've been impossible earlier.10 Jul 05:30 PM
The CountryGlobal food in focus at FieldaysKiwi farmers' expertise could help solve the problem of how to feed the world's rapidly growing population in the years ahead, says the boss of agriculture show Fieldays.11 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionSam Judd: New way for farmers to make moneyEnvironmental columnist Sam Judd checks out a new way for farmers to make money that will actually benefit the environment.09 Jun 08:17 PM
DairyFarmers cash in on high Fonterra sharesThe allure of a high share price is proving too much for a growing number of Fonterra's farmers, with more choosing to sell up and move to competing cooperatives and dairy companies, says Fonterra's director of milk supply, Steve Murphy.31 May 05:30 PM
The CountryRural depression 'almost cost me my life'Farmer David Hunt has spoken out about his battle with mental illness in a bid to raise awareness of the warning signs for depression in rural communities.15 May 05:31 AM
