The CountryCould this plant be the next coffee alternative?If everything goes to plan Zoffee should be on the shelves within 18 to 24 months.05 Nov 03:39 AM
The CountryFrozen velvet exports to China set to resumeMPI and China’s customs authorities have been negotiating the issue since late 2023.04 Nov 02:00 AM
The CountryStockfeed from tough bugs 'good for planet and people'The technology is projected to generate $500 million annually by 2045.03 Nov 10:20 PM
The CountryKākā advocate banned from botanic garden over ‘harassment’ claimsAnimal welfare inspectors say the bird is doing fine at Dunedin Botanic Garden.01 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryMore than $1m to be invested in battle against bronze beetleNative beetle chews through growing fruitlets leaving apples unsuitable for harvesting.29 Oct 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOur great pāua problem: When one dive spot gets a ban, another gets 'hammered'Should rāhui become more widespread as ocean warming and overfishing hit home?18 Oct 05:00 PM
The Country'Good opportunities': NZ blueberry growers get access to South KoreaSouth Korean consumers will have to pay a premium for the New Zealand fruit.02 Oct 09:17 PM
The CountryClam warning: 'If it gets here, it's too late'Whanganui River iwi are working with other organisations against an invasive clam.24 Sep 03:13 AM
The CountryBird flu eradication unlikely if virus arrives in NZ, MPI saysMPI says it is focused on mitigating the impact of any H5N1 outbreak.06 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryAussie farmers to get fix for methane-laced cow burps before NZTests show a single dose reduces a cow's methane emissions be three-quarters for 100 days.05 Sep 09:57 PM
The Country'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'31 Aug 05:01 PM
The Country'Really great timing': New China deer velvet deal a relief for industryNew Zealand exports about $70 million worth of velvet to China each year.28 Aug 09:24 PM
The CountryAll Australian tomato imports temporarily suspendedThe ban comes after a virus was found in Sth Australia and will be reviewed in seven days.23 Aug 04:56 AM
The Country'Extremely infectious' tomato virus raises fears for NZ growersTomatoes NZ says the virus spreads easily and could spell up to 80% of crop losses here.22 Aug 09:10 PM
The Country'Hugely beneficial': Scholarship recipient encourages others to applyA previous recipient encouraged people wanting to be advisers to apply.20 Aug 02:03 AM
The CountryFarmer sentenced over 'emaciated' cattle that had to be euthanisedThe 65-year-old farmer has been sentenced for ill-treatment of cattle for a second time.19 Aug 08:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Science needed to solve milky-fleshed snapper syndromeOPINION: Let’s face it - nobody wants to be catching sick fish.31 Jul 10:33 PM
The CountryProbe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusiveThe mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.18 Jul 11:00 PM
The CountryFarmer fined $98,000 after clearing native bush to sell as firewoodAn ecologist noticed indigenous forest had been cleared and reported it.16 Jul 10:08 PM
The CountryBull breeders urged to enter genetics programme that aims to boost sector's profitsThe region's bull breeders have been encouraged to join the NZ beef genetics programme.12 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryWhy NZ's deer industry wants the US to cook venison at homeNorth America is the biggest market for NZ venison but most of it is eaten in restaurants.10 Jul 10:33 PM
The CountryTahini recalled from supermarkets due to fear of salmonella contaminationThe product was sold in the South Island.07 Jul 01:39 AM
The Country'Irresponsible': Dumped roosters roaming rural roads“If you can’t look after them or rehome them ... don't breed them."05 Jul 04:40 AM
The Country'Desperate': Chatham Islands farmers wait to off-load stock“Without being able to sell stock - farmers have had no cashflow for months."25 Jun 08:46 PM
The Country'No one-size-fits-all solution' to fall armyworm infestationMPI and partners have been battling the pest for a year.24 Jun 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow a high-flying bond trader became one of NZ’s largest farmersCorporate farming a trend, don't write off the family farm just yet, Forbes Elworthy says.14 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryDavid Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’'If we don’t remove barriers to productivity, we will fall behind our global competitors.'13 Jun 12:05 AM
The CountryMPI reports forecast dip in primary industry export revenueMPI released Situation and Outlook for the Primary Industries report at Fieldays.12 Jun 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Don’t take it all on yourself': Hawke's Bay farmers struggling as economic and environmental setbacks collideTough economic conditions are compounding with the lasting impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.04 Jun 12:59 AM
The Country'Highly culpable': Farmer milked cow even after 'part of her udder dropped off'Some of Ray Nairn's ill-treated cows needed to be euthanised.21 May 08:13 AM
The Country'Utterly inexplicable:' Prominent Kiwi winegrower fined $15k for smuggling vine cuttings'His knowledge of the risk would have been far greater than the average New Zealander.'21 May 06:52 AM
The CountryCould short-rotation forestry unlock NZ's green energy future?A two-year study sheds light on short-rotation forestry opportunities for regional NZ.20 May 08:38 PM
The CountryPublic sector cuts: MPI confirms 391 roles to goNZTA is also disestablishing roles due to policy changes.15 May 11:21 PM
The CountryIllegal cattle movements cost farmer $21kThe farmer was sentenced on four charges under the NAIT Act.14 May 09:07 PM
