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
EnvironmentNew disease strain unleashed against rabbitsA new virus is to be introduced to kill rabbits, 21 years after the first illegal release.21 Mar 08:10 PM
AgribusinessSpierings departure not linked to loss - WilsonTheo Spierings is set to step down as chief executive of Fonterra.21 Mar 08:22 AM
AgribusinessFonterra CEO's empathy with farmers questionedEMA chief executive Kim Campbell says Theo Spierings has done some "fine work".21 Mar 08:18 AM
AgribusinessSettlement and write-down drag Fonterra to a $348m lossCompany has written down the value of its investment in Beingmate by $405m to $244m.21 Mar 08:15 AM
AgribusinessKiwifruit industry needs to spend a cool $1 billion to keep up with hot demandZespri expects annual sales to double to $4.5 billion by 2025.19 Mar 08:20 AM
AgribusinessDairy auction unlikely to hit Fonterra's forecastThe futures market suggests prices may fall at the next auction.19 Mar 07:01 AM
AgribusinessTararua dairy farm wins Horizons Region awardSustainable and profitable farming were showcased at gala awards evening.18 Mar 11:35 PM
AgribusinessMassive 98 hectare kiwifruit property up for grabsPortfolio includes three Te Puke blocks and includes option to buy 677,720 Zespri shares.17 Mar 11:47 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: It's just a quick prick for farmersStudent nurses offer free health checks for farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Mar 06:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessMillennials driving demand for woolHead of Italian textile mill Successori Reda has been in NZ to look at high-quality wool.12 Mar 02:22 AM
AgribusinessWaikato muscles up its economic growth effortWaikato's first economic development agency takes flight.08 Mar 11:15 PM
AgribusinessAttack squad of weevils releasedWorld first horsetail weed control with weevils. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Mar 09:45 PM
AgribusinessPutting NZ on the path to zero carbonPlanned law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will have widespread economic impact.08 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessLIC rules out another cost shock from reformsLIC has been working on a new share structure proposal.08 Mar 05:29 AM
New ZealandOn the road to recovery from bull attackLife has to go on, even if the bull doesn't.07 Mar 08:00 PM
PropertyHistoric home Fernielea on the marketA grand Whanganui home is to be sold for the just third time in 151 years.07 Mar 05:30 PM
AgribusinessFonterra accuses former director of breach of contract and confidenceFederated Farmers says the injunction is causing "the Streisand effect".07 Mar 03:52 AM
AgribusinessLocal Focus: Young Farmers competition including record numbers of womenNot just man-power on the farm - woman-power prevails. Made with funding from NZ on Air.03 Mar 04:20 PM
AgribusinessVeggie growers losing up to $100K a weekOne large grower has lost 85 per cent of his lettuce crops.28 Feb 04:03 AM
BDBDAgribusinessScales Corp profit slumps 17% on weaker pricesOn-orchard costs increased after poor weather.28 Feb 01:18 AM
AgribusinessSynlait's Waikato debut will barely ripple milk oceanNew dairy player on cards for the Waikato but region is still least contested for milk.27 Feb 02:08 AM
New ZealandFarmer killed in Motu crashA farmer has been killed in a crash on farmland in Motu. Photo / Google24 Feb 06:23 PM
