NZ cheese makers kick up stink over naming rights
Cheese makers are kicking up a fuss over the right to cheese names such as mozzarella.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromAgricultural Services
Foley Family Wines in talks to buy Mt Difficulty Wines
NZAX-listed Foley Family Wines is in talks to buy Mt Difficulty Wines.
Farm equipment vandalised in rural Canterbury
A rural Canterbury community had irrigation gear vandalised and farmers' milk let out.
Fonterra trims 2018 milk collection forecast
Fonterra trims 2018 milk collection forecast on wet August, September.
Fonterra's Anchor NZ's sixth biggest exporter
Fonterra's Anchor claims number six spot as a New Zealand export.
4000 culled cows will be processed for food
An MPI veterinarian will assess the health of each animal prior to slaughter.
4000 cattle to be culled on five farms
4000 cattle to be culled on 5 properties infected with Mycoplasma bovis.
Stock trader fined for transporting sick goats
The goats had a range of illnesses including one which had exposed tendons, says the MPI.
Westland Milk shareholders approve plans to shrink board
Westland Milk shareholders have voted in favour of a proposal to shrink the board.
Fonterra payout at risk after global dairy prices undershoot
Fonterra's payout may be at risk after global dairy prices undershoot.
Drone-lasers to 'map and zap' pesky weeds
Drone-mounted lasers could be used to "map and zap" weeds causing farmers a $1b headache.
Farmer confidence in economy slumps
Farmers' confidence in the year ahead has taken a nosedive.
GlobalDairyTrade looks to beef up offering
GlobalDairyTrade beefs up offering with multi-seller pools of US lactose products.
Cattle disease tests now reach 20,000
MPI has completed more than 20,000 tests for the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis.
Big changes for Westland after 2016 loss
Big changes lie ahead for Westland's board if shareholders approve changes.
CropLogic drops 15% on ASX debut
Agricultural tech company CropLogic dropped 15 per cent on its ASX debut.
Wet winter devastates potato crop
A wet winter caused potatoes to rot in the ground before harvesting.
GlobalDairyTrade investigates European tie-up
The online auction platform is looking at a tie-up to extend the dairy offering.
Kiwifruit growers can't sue over Psa damage - QC
Kiwifruit growers can't sue over Psa damage, Crown's QC tells High Court.
China, the world's cannabis powerhouse
Green gold: Farmers are reaping big gains from cannabis in China.
Chinese spending $16.50 on 2L of NZ milk
E-commerce giant Alibaba has signed a deal with Milk New Zealand to supply fresh milk.
NZ drones find niche markets as industry takes off
New Zealand commercial drone manufacturers are successfully finding niche markets.
Fonterra's NZ milk collection in season to date rises 10.4%
Fonterra's NZ milk collection in season to date rises 10.4%, Australian collection up 28%.
Kiwi farmers going gaga for Wagyu
Kiwi Wagyu beef has great earning potential for New Zealand farmers, LIC says.
Report: Filipino dairy farm workers abused, exploited
Union wants standard employment agreement for dairy farm workers.
India touted as next dairy opportunity
India's demand for dairy products might create opportunities for New Zealand exporters.
Westland Milk signals higher 2018 payout
Westland Milk signals higher 2018 payout after saving $70m under new management.
MPI moves to assure farmers after outbreak
MPI is moving to reassure South Island farmers after the outbreak of a cattle disease.
Farmers aren't climate 'beasts' says MP
MPs react to calls for legislated climate change targets.
Disease-affected farm owned by rich listers
South Canterbury farm at the centre of the outbreak of Mycoplasma bovis has been named.
Details of NZ's first Green Bond revealed
Details of the IFC $100 million Green Kauri bond in New Zealand revealed.
Fonterra had 'contractual arrangement' with former NZDL suppliers
Fonterra tells Supreme Court it had 'contractual arrangement' with former NZDL suppliers.