New ZealandFarmers will soon be able to test for cattle disease M. bovisA new diagnostic tool is being developed to allow farmers to test for M. bovis.18 Apr 12:01 AM
New ZealandFarmers in sights of new climate committeeThe Government has announced the leadership of a powerful new committee on climate change.17 Apr 05:33 AM
AgribusinessFarmers facing toxic swede harvestError means more than 500 farmers growing variety linked to deaths of cows and sheep.16 Apr 06:37 AM
AgribusinessFonterra does U-turn on invoice payments to tradiesFonterra to pay small-medium trades and services suppliers in shorter time.16 Apr 06:08 AM
BDBDAgribusinessA2 Milk Co signs exclusive deal in South KoreaThe products will be sourced from New Zealand and Australia.16 Apr 03:50 AM
New ZealandMarked improvement in NZ river water qualityNew data released by Land, Air, Water Aotearoa shows river quality trends are high.16 Apr 03:06 AM
AgribusinessLow intensity dairy farmers take awardSustainability equals longevity for dairy farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Apr 08:00 PM
EnvironmentMore focus on the environment at Ngamatapouri SchoolActing principal Heather Dallas has been made permanent and has big plans for term two15 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra brass urged to give a Kiwi CEO a goFonterra shareholders want a Kiwi chief executive this time round.15 Apr 04:56 AM
AgribusinessEx-Fonterra director hits back with defamation claimFormer Fonterra director to take board of directors to court.13 Apr 04:31 AM
AgribusinessFonterra beaten in race to buy Argentinian dairy co-opArgentina's dairy co-op SanCor has been sold to a local buyer.10 Apr 07:01 AM
AgribusinessOIO rule changes affecting foreign farm salesJericho farm sale to a Kiwi is the result of OIO rule changes, says Minister10 Apr 05:59 AM
AgribusinessKiwi Jericho Station winner 'chuffed' but not anti foreign investmentFarmer Ed Pinckney is the unconditional contract-holder.10 Apr 02:27 AM
KahuLetters: Prisoner rehabilitation: A health issue or a social issueYour say: Prisoner rehabilitation; farming v cycling; free speech; Queens park re-naming08 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandGovt begins winding down irrigation fundingBig private irrigation schemes should be economically viable on their own, Robertson says.05 Apr 04:56 AM
EducationLocal Focus: Visits to help encourage farming careersBenneydale kids learn about animal genetics on the farm. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Apr 04:45 AM
AgribusinessGovt declares labour shortage in Tasman amid bumper pipfruit seasonThe Tasman areas has been hit by a labour shortage.05 Apr 03:22 AM
AgribusinessCall for Govt backing for cattle disease farmers in strife"If a farmer needs to buy a new herd, now is the time to be doing it."05 Apr 01:37 AM
OpinionCow cull chance to evaluate farmingCOMMENT: Culling dairy cows is an opportunity to change our farm products.04 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices fall for fourth straight auctionThe price was down 0.6 percent from the previous auction.03 Apr 06:48 PM
AgribusinessPressure builds on cattle disease farmers waiting for compoBiggest risk in a biosecurity outbreak is farmers go bankrupt, says farmer body.03 Apr 06:34 AM
New ZealandWho's the fool? Plenty of pranks for April Fool's DayNayland College bought a plane, while Napier Council discovered the Trump fish.01 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandAre we running out of fresh food?Destructive cyclones and changing climate - how long can New Zealand provide fresh food?31 Mar 05:00 PM
AgribusinessA2 Milk's strong run threatened by rivals in ChinaNestle had launched an A2 beta protein infant formula in the lucrative Chinese market.30 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandThe cost of making our rivers swimmableLifting "swimmability" of our lakes and rivers to 78 per cent may cost $217m a year.30 Mar 05:16 AM
New Zealand'Greener' pastures could help farms slash emissionsIncorporating plantain into grazed land found to reduce release of greenhouse gasses.29 Mar 09:16 PM
Business ReportsChinese-owned dairy firm plans NZX listingMilk NZ plans to list a company on the NZX within the next 3-5 years.28 Mar 08:23 PM
Business ReportsShow us the green, say investorsNoisy diesel trucks are starting to be replaced by quiet and efficient rubbish trucks.28 Mar 08:19 PM
AgribusinessMPI report offers theories on how cattle disease got to NZA report released last night reveals the possible pathways for Mycoplasma bovis into NZ.28 Mar 05:15 PM
AgribusinessA2 shares tumble after Nestle launches competing productA2 shares fell sharply after Nestle announced it is launching a competing product.28 Mar 08:07 AM
AgribusinessNZ first to try mass cattle kill to stop MBovis diseaseMPI has announced 22,300 cattle on 28 infected properties will be killed.27 Mar 07:36 AM
AgribusinessBacking for plan to slaughter 20,000 cattle to stop diseaseMinistry is still no closer to finding out where the disease came from.26 Mar 07:03 AM
AgribusinessThe Conversation: Should lab-grown meat be labelled as meat?Can animal flesh produced in a lab be called meat?26 Mar 05:30 AM
AgribusinessKiwifruit sales to China, Japan set to hit $1 billionDemand for kiwifruit continues as sales to China and Japan are tracking at record pace.25 Mar 01:44 AM
