EnvironmentDairy farmers: We work hard on our bootprintOur farmers take their environmental responsibilities seriously.15 May 10:23 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Where's the support for farmers battling Mycoplasma bovis?COMMENT: Critics say poor communication from MPI continues to cause anguish.13 May 06:36 PM
New ZealandWoman takes out South Island sheep dog trials for first timeThree women made up the top 7 in the zig zag competition which was also a first.10 May 08:50 PM
New ZealandAnimal-abuse charges: Kiwi farmer could face extraditionThe New Zealand farmer allegedly killed 1500 bobby calves while working in Chile.09 May 03:47 AM
KahuAg Challenge opens satellite stable in MartonAg Challenge has opened a satellite campus in Marton.08 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Toothless', 'cruel' – lobby groups slam zero carbon billA number of different lobby groups have voiced their criticism of the zero carbon bill.08 May 05:06 AM
New ZealandFonterra's kind gesture life-changing for struggling familyFor 15 years Andrew Oliver has greeted the milk tanker at his front gate every evening.08 May 02:23 AM
AgribusinessTaihape farmer banned from owning animalsMPI officers found dying and emaciated ewes on William Chase's farm.06 May 11:25 PM
KahuMāori Awards: The lowdown on two high achieversWe profile two of three young Māori dairy farmers recognised at the Ahuwhenua Awards.01 May 10:16 PM
New ZealandCattle escape from Auckland freezing works; shot deadThe incredi-bull sight shocked workers who could only watch as the cattle ran past.30 Apr 10:22 PM
EnvironmentFederated Farmers: Greens won't even talkJames Shaw isn't prepared to talk about the potential of genetic engineering.29 Apr 11:39 PM
AgribusinessFarmers shocked as MPI steps up M. bovis programmeLobby group says timing could not be worse.24 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionComment: The 10 biggest stories in farming over the past 25 yearsJamie Mackay looks back on a quarter of a century in radio.24 Apr 03:19 AM
New ZealandSwindler's second chance after prison timeA fraudster who swindled more than $40,000 claims he is now on the straight and narrow.18 Apr 03:00 AM
EnvironmentAgrecovery provides rural recycling boostFarmers and growers are making ever-increasing efforts to recycle plastics and chemicals.17 Apr 08:38 PM
EnvironmentMangapiko Stream coming cleanOnce too polluted to swim in, the Mangapiko Stream can now be enjoyed by all.15 Apr 11:00 PM
PoliticsKing Country farmer elected to Beef + Lamb NZ boardKing Country farmer Scott Gower won the Western North Island B+LNZ directorship.10 Apr 05:00 PM
Agribusiness'We've done nothing wrong': Police freeze $11m assets in alleged tax fraudJoint probe with IRD alleges a $16m GST fraud over four years.05 Apr 08:10 PM
AgribusinessCredit squeeze making loans cheaper but harder to getRates might be low but tougher lending criteria is putting the squeeze on business.04 Apr 03:55 AM
AgribusinessUdderly ingenious: 'Cow toilets' to cut ammonia emissionsThe system from a Dutch company was developed as a solution for ammonia reduction.02 Apr 06:25 PM
Business ReportsCathy Quinn: How NZ is pouring cold water on Chinese investmentIs it in New Zealand's best interests?02 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Hats off to a farmer who tells it like it isHosking: Comments are colourful and not PC but they're not all that inaccurate.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandInvestigation launched after images emerge of emaciated cattleSAFE said it was appalled to see the emaciated state of the cows.26 Mar 10:03 PM
AgribusinessAutomation comes to Hawke's Bay's apple industryIn a world first, T&G orchard are harvesting some of their apples using a robot.26 Mar 08:17 PM
New ZealandEnvironment watchdog's bold idea to combat climate changeBiological emissions from farms should be policed differently to CO2, watchdog says.26 Mar 01:00 AM
AgribusinessCapital Gains Tax: What it means for farmersA feature of farming is typically lower returns but high asset values.25 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldHorrific reality of backpacker life: '88 days of hell'German backpacker Selina Fray was 19 when she arrived in Australia for a working holiday.22 Mar 10:49 PM
AgribusinessHang on, is that a plain speaking interim report?Fonterra's new leaders are devoid of gloss.21 Mar 08:34 PM
AgribusinessFonterra tipped to sell more assetsThe dairy giant releases its half-year result tomorrow.19 Mar 02:29 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Dairy to rescue as property boom economy faltersCOMMENT: As risks around domestic economy grow, export prices once again come to rescue.16 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessSilence of the lambs: Why are farmers quiet on CGT?Farmers called it a "mangy dog", but so far they're quiet on capital gains tax threat.08 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandFarming incident leaves two seriously injured in TaranakiPolice said it appears someone has been injured in an incident involving a harvester.04 Mar 06:36 AM
Small BusinessArdern: 'Don't turn CGT into a generational issue'Jacinda Ardern says a capital gains tax would be far from an attack on Kiwi values.25 Feb 06:20 PM
EnvironmentConservation Comment: Wild pines a fire riskIt is time the fire service and DoC looked at ways to remove these pine trees.25 Feb 03:00 AM
