Opinion divided over irrigation funding cuts
Disappointing but not surprising say those in favour of funding large scale water storage.
Disappointing but not surprising say those in favour of funding large scale water storage.
Big private irrigation schemes should be economically viable on their own, Robertson says.
Benneydale kids learn about animal genetics on the farm. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The Tasman areas has been hit by a labour shortage.
"If a farmer needs to buy a new herd, now is the time to be doing it."
COMMENT: Culling dairy cows is an opportunity to change our farm products.
The price was down 0.6 percent from the previous auction.
Biggest risk in a biosecurity outbreak is farmers go bankrupt, says farmer body.
Destructive cyclones and changing climate - how long can New Zealand provide fresh food?
A report released last night reveals the possible pathways for Mycoplasma bovis into NZ.
A2 shares fell sharply after Nestle announced it is launching a competing product.
MPI has announced 22,300 cattle on 28 infected properties will be killed.
Ministry is still no closer to finding out where the disease came from.
Demand for kiwifruit continues as sales to China and Japan are tracking at record pace.
A new virus is to be introduced to kill rabbits, 21 years after the first illegal release.
Theo Spierings is set to step down as chief executive of Fonterra.
EMA chief executive Kim Campbell says Theo Spierings has done some "fine work".
Zespri expects annual sales to double to $4.5 billion by 2025.
About 25,000 people are expected to go to the Central Districts Field Days this year.
Portfolio includes three Te Puke blocks and includes option to buy 677,720 Zespri shares.
Student nurses offer free health checks for farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Head of Italian textile mill Successori Reda has been in NZ to look at high-quality wool.
World first horsetail weed control with weevils. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Planned law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will have widespread economic impact.
A grand Whanganui home is to be sold for the just third time in 151 years.
Federated Farmers says the injunction is causing "the Streisand effect".
Not just man-power on the farm - woman-power prevails. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
One large grower has lost 85 per cent of his lettuce crops.
On-orchard costs increased after poor weather.