AgribusinessFruit group urges 'commonsense' from MPIHigh Court gives MPI and orchardists a little longer to sort biosecurity stoush.04 Sep 03:34 AM
Agribusiness'Challenging but achievable' - how NZ can go greenA low-emissions economy for NZ is "challenging but achievable", commission's report finds.03 Sep 09:00 PM
AgribusinessMPI seeks more time in fruit sector court challengeMPI goes back to court over row with apple and stonefruit grower group.30 Aug 03:25 AM
New ZealandBefore and after: The tale of Auckland's luckiest lambBefore and after pictures of the lamb highlight the difference a good shower can make.29 Aug 07:14 AM
New ZealandNiwa forecast: NZ likely to get another El NiñoIt's now likely New Zealand will see another El Niño climate system soon.29 Aug 03:17 AM
AgribusinessFuture bright for East Coast town with medicinal cannabis licenceThe company hopes to provide new forms of economic development in the region.26 Aug 12:14 AM
New ZealandWhistle blower accuses farmers of 'appalling' treatment of pregnant cowsThe harvest of foetal bovine serum is the latest in a string of animal welfare issues.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Feilding's world class museumTake a tour of historic rural Manawatū. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Aug 06:53 PM
AgribusinessFive Star Feedlot issued with M. Bovis noticeAnzco's Five Star Beef has been issued with an M. bovis notice.23 Aug 02:33 AM
New ZealandKelso farmer fuming over theft of 65 in-calf dairy cowsThe apparent theft of 65 cows from a West Otago farm remains a mystery, police say. / ODTWatch20 Aug 09:38 PM
EnvironmentProposed One Plan changes could avert $105m hit to Tararua economyOne Plan changes could still attract opposition from environmental groups.20 Aug 06:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra facing 'profound' issues - directorFonterra director Scott St John has spoken out about the challenges facing the co-op.19 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessBanks want good farming evidence, not land valueBanks' farm lending to hinge on good practice, science and technology use.19 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuYour say: NZ red meat better for environment; what the Treaty meantReaders write: Why you should eat meat; all equal before the law; sanctity of life19 Aug 06:10 AM
EnvironmentNitrogen leaching maximums to be raisedChanging numbers on table will not increase nitrogen in waterways, councillors say17 Aug 07:00 PM
AgribusinessEconomy Hub: Can our farmers rescue the economy?Can the lower kiwi dollar and good commodity prices give the economy a much needed boost?16 Aug 10:36 PM
New Zealand1080 drop halted after dozens of deer killed1080 drop on Molesworth Station targeted possum but killed scores of red deer16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil to defend complaint alleging race-based policyWaikato Regional Council to defend race-based policy claim.15 Aug 07:28 AM
AgribusinessSurprises keep coming at FonterraMiles Hurrell has been appointed interim CEO of Fonterra.15 Aug 05:38 AM
AgribusinessMāori business outlook positive for many: reportMāori business returns highest from managed funds, lowest in farming, says report.14 Aug 07:22 AM
New ZealandCouncils 'failing the basics' on dairy effluent monitoring - reportForest & Bird calls for greater monitoring of dairy farm effluent.12 Aug 07:42 PM
New ZealandNZ Roundup use questioned after US court's $440m cancer rulingUS janitor awarded $440m - now NZ must "find a better way", says organic farmer.11 Aug 11:32 PM
AgribusinessLittle sympathy for Fonterra boardFonterra's farmer-owners and business leaders have little sympathy for the board.10 Aug 05:43 AM
New Zealand65 cows stolen from West Otago farmIvan Roulston had 65 in-calf dairy cows stolen from his Toropuke dairy farm. / Otago Daily TimesWatch06 Aug 08:12 PM
New ZealandThe great cow robbery: 65 stock stolen from 'bloody angry' farmer'You feel bloody angry about it,' says farmer looted of $130,000 worth of stock.06 Aug 08:01 PM
AgribusinessNZ lamb prices hit all-time record highLamb prices are at their highest ever point.05 Aug 12:48 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Trump farm policy is pure socialismCOMMENT:Trump's stance takes a socialist twist as US taxpayers pay farmers for their milk.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne pond near Ohakea so contaminated it has been fencedThird round of tests goes wider, continues to find contamination.27 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Climate warms towards Govt's plan to cut carbonConsensus is building behind planned Zero Carbon Act to combat climate change.26 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessTen years, 1 billion trees - making the numbers add upPlanting 1 billion trees in 10 years is more achievable than it might sound.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name man who died in tractor rollWorkSafe has been notified of the incident and his death has been referred to the Coroner.26 Jul 02:49 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Signs of a stressed-out dairy industryCOMMENT: If farmers don't find a new way forward soon, they'll feel more alone than ever.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMatt Lauer feels 'easy mark' for NZ agenciesHunter Valley Station owner Matt Lauer says unfettered public access would remove control.24 Jul 06:43 AM
Agribusiness reportAn opportunity to modernise DIRAJohn Monaghan on the need to evolve New Zealand's dairy regulations.18 Jul 05:00 PM