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Carter Holt in $225m dairy farm sell-off
Carter Holt Harvey is putting 29 dairy farms on the market, asking $224.5 million in the biggest single offering of farm land seen in NZ.
Anger rises over 'factory farming'
The Govt has discussed intervening on large-scale proposals to farm cows in cubicles, as pressure grows from critics labelling it "factory farming".
Govt may consider drought assistance
The Government is keeping close watch on the "big dry" in many regions and will consider drought assistance if conditions worsen, Agriculture Minister David Carter says.
<i>Green Business: </i>Commonsense Organics growing strong
Organic food can now properly be considered an essential rather than a luxury, says the owner of an expanding chain of organic grocery stores.
Lost in the meat-eaters' moral maze
Independent columnist Amy Jenkins on why she plans to cut down her meat and dairy intake this year.
AgResearch's new farm pushing for cleaner dairying
The science going on at AgResearch's new farm at Tokanui may help New Zealand's dairy farms run in a more sustainable fashion.
Govt puts $45m into emissions plan
A New Zealand-led initiative on cutting greenhouse gases has won widespread support.
Key dumped from BBC Copenhagen debate
John Key has been bumped at the last minute from a worldwide televised climate change debate - in favour of Australia's Kevin Rudd.
Half of Fonterra's farmers should buy new shares
Half of Fonterra's farmers are expected to buy the additional shares being offered by from today, says Federated Farmers.
NZ's only tea plantation goes organic, starts exporting
New Zealand's only tea plantation is now certified organic in time to begin exporting its harvest.