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How fibre will fuel farm of the future
Federated Farmers says fast, reliable broadband access is necessary if agri-business is to reach its productive potential. Simon Hendery reports.
Farming Systems reiterates 'don't sell' to Olam takeover
NZ Farming Systems Uruguay said it disagrees with assertions made by Olam International and urged shareholders not to sell into the takeover offer yet.
Russian wheat crisis may aid NZ farmers
Russia last week banned grain exports for the rest of the year after a severe drought and wildfires destroyed 20 per cent of its wheat crop.
Chinese buyers talk up benefits
Chinese dairy investors may be media shy, but they have been lobbying politicians and other key players at the highest levels.
National minister's husband linked to farm bidder
One of the key people behind the Chinese Crafar bid has links with Pansy Wong's husband.
Sheep and beef farms 'on way to extinction'
Sheep and beef farming could all but disappear in New Zealand if "structural issues" causing profits to drop are allowed to continue, says Federated Farmers.
Cut dairy risks or suffer, says US expert
Volatile dairy prices are here to stay, says dairy one futures expert.
Crafar farms - behind the facade
The Chinese bid for the Crafar dairy farms has everything but transparency, finds Karyn Scherer.
Coffee drinkers embrace fair factor
It's easier to assuage your conscience with a Fairtrade latte than spend time contemplating the problems facing impoverished farmers.
China dairy investor's links revealed
A Chinese businessman alleged to be behind ambitious plans to invest up to $1.5 billion in NZ's dairy industry has only recently severed his business links with Jenny Shipley.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Fears grow we're selling the golden goose
A Govt admission that fear of a major Chinese land grab in NZ would test the nation's free-market credentials.