PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Fonterra at the crossroads but no let-up for consumersEditorial: Looking at the future of dairy throws up good and bad outcomes.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessEx-Fonterra '$43m man' to head European livestock feed companyTheo Spierings swaps consultancy for fulltime job in Netherlands.17 Nov 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerry Worsnop: Spare the rod, stop spoiling the milkOPINION: Most vulnerable farmers in the world have managed to be among the best.16 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldResearchers fear effects of milk from hemp-fed cowsConcern over use of cannabis-based feeds in countries where it has been legalised.15 Nov 01:13 AM
New ZealandCanterbury A&P Show a ‘huge success’ after 115,000 turn outNumbers exceeded expectations despite the cooler temperatures.12 Nov 11:37 PM
New ZealandMilk Wars: Dairy farmer takes Fonterra back to court over milk collectionPhilip Woolley was dumping thousands of litres of milk daily while under a court order.08 Nov 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'Massive concern': Farm near Napier bought by Austrian company for forestry conversionOverseas Investment Office gives approval for the purchase near Puketapu.06 Nov 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandI used to be a climate change denier, a vaccine sceptic, anti-gay - what changed?They once were climate change or vaccine skeptic, anti-homosexuality or abusive.Now what?05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandClimate experts fear rich countries 'missing in action' at COP27More than 45,000 people, including world leaders, will meet in Egypt from this weekend.03 Nov 08:52 PM
New ZealandLone Ranger: Farmer appeals against conviction after horse killed on highway saying it ‘wasn’t a crime’Farmer Luke King says the police and justice systems have been against him on all fronts.02 Nov 04:24 AM
AgribusinessRockit apples branching out to South IslandHastings is Rockit's home and that won't change.26 Oct 02:08 AM
New Zealand'Embarrassing': Groundswell protest crowd size criticisedAlmost 60 convoys were planned around NZ to protest against farm emissions pricing plan.20 Oct 01:07 AM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 20 October, 2022 Protesters could cause more chaos, someone just got $16 million dollars richer and Wayne Brown gets set to meet with the PM in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Oct 04:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow a National MP went to war for her son - and how it cost her her jobEmail that cost MP her portfolio came from inside the agency she wanted investigated.15 Oct 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: Can't see the food for the treesGovt's bid to trim emissions will hit Kiwi farmers — but won't reduce climate change.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGroundswell to mount tractor protest to emissions planGroundswell NZ calls emissions plan an 'assault on food production and rural communities'.14 Oct 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessExplainer: What's changed? Why the rural uproar over farm emissions pricing schemeThere are only two areas of major difference but they might well be chasms.13 Oct 04:42 AM
New ZealandEx-MP comes out swinging at Nats as new 'freedom' party registeredThe freedom-focused party now boasts a membership of "well over" 1000 paying members.13 Oct 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Pickle for National as emissions plan reaches farm gatesWill the farms tax end the hopes of political consensus on climate change?11 Oct 02:18 AM
New ZealandExplained: How the Govt wants to price farm emissionsAfter decades of debate, farmers will be priced for emissions from 2025. How will it work?10 Oct 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Rip the guts out': Fed farmers condemns Govt's rural emission planGovt says it is largely based on sector's own suggestions with some 'tweaks'.10 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandGloriavale wins milk battle - on condition no child labour used on farmsMilk giant stopped milk collection from farms after child labour allegations.04 Oct 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Like a bloody battlefield': Sheep killed in dog attackThe Queenstown farmer is putting out a warning to dog owners.23 Sep 04:35 AM
RugbyMPs and farmers go head to head in John Luxton Memorial MatchMoney raised supports young Māori from the local area into agricultural careers21 Sep 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Productive land law ignores opportunity costWere economists involved in drafting National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land?21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessTe wiki o te reo Māori: What businesses are doingBusinesses have big plans to go even further this year - kōrero nui.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsBarbara Kuriger: Food and fibre has a strong future despite the challengesFarmers and growers have made good progress towards NZ's environmental goal.30 Aug 04:59 PM
AgribusinessFonterra cuts milk price forecast to $9.25/kgFonterra has cut its milk price forecast to a mid-point of $9.25/kg.25 Aug 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleExercising rural women's right to mental wellbeingHappiness Editor Matt Heath talks to Kate Ivey.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRaw milk raids: Largest supplier in the country finedIronically, publicity of the raids actually increased Lindsay Farm's customer base.22 Aug 08:57 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessUkraine ambassador to Kiwis: 'We don't want to be part of Russia'New Ukraine ambassador says farmers killed, equipment trashed.12 Aug 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessHow New Zealand's climate fight is threatening farmlandNew York Times: Investors are rushing to buy up pastures and plant carbon-sucking trees.12 Aug 12:45 AM
WorldAngry Dutch farmers vow to cause more protest chaos than everThe govt sparked fury with plan to curb livestock numbers to meet climate change targets.07 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'Huge upfront payment': Kāinga Ora's $70m farm land grab trumped private sector offersThe housing agency failed to price risk in the land purchase.05 Aug 05:30 AM