New ZealandWaikato farmers swap tractors for surfboardsThe annual Surfing for Farmers season kicks off in Waikato.28 Nov 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPotential battle brewing over foreign investmentWinston Peters wants Act to convince him loosening foreign investment rules is worth it.28 Nov 03:56 AM
New ZealandHunterville woollen brand takes out top spot at Rural Women Business AwardsThe wool from this couple's Papanui Estate farm is turned into designer bags.27 Nov 01:11 AM
New ZealandOne family adds 25,000 plants to ecological corridorBeautifying the Mangapiko Stream will enhance its mana.27 Nov 12:37 AM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeWatchdog: Fonterra must show farmers bang for buck on emissions demandRationale and returns for farmers under scrutiny as target sinks in.26 Nov 08:20 PM
Markets with Madisona2′s big China challenges'The market has become more competitive,' CEO David Bortolussi says.23 Nov 06:55 PM
New ZealandFrom one farmer to another: 'It's okay to cry'Matt Holden was at rock bottom, but now he wants to help others in the rural sector.22 Nov 10:40 PM
New Zealand‘It’s a rain gauge for disease’ : An Otago-based company’s AI-assisted technology has a trove of applicationsFarming tech used in various applications.22 Nov 03:41 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle devastated farmers eligible for $1500 free fencingFarmers are being urged to sign up quick for the fencing bundles.21 Nov 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRising sea levels increase flooding risk for NZ dairy farmsScientists model the impact of rising seas on our dairy farms - with sobering results.19 Nov 06:02 AM
New Zealand'Lie after lie': Farmer swindled out of $60k after high school coach secretly sold cattleMark Harrison, 43, avoided jail and is now serving six months' home detention.18 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandShow Day: When country comes to townNZ's largest agricultural and pastoral show celebrates its 160th anniversary this week.16 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandGroup of locals band together to save rural Southland pubThe Waikaka pub has been community hub for decades.14 Nov 04:38 AM
New ZealandClaim of ‘rife bullying’ by irrigating farmersSpringvale farmer expects irrigation water rights issue to end up in court.13 Nov 08:46 PM
New ZealandA doctor, an island and oil: The olive journey of Peter CrelinstenPeter’s connection with olives harks back to the Maltese island Gozo in the Mediterranean.11 Nov 11:17 PM
World'Extensive' damage to crops after Cyclone Lola stokes starvation fearsCyclone Lola had a devastating effect on most crops in the Solomon Islands.11 Nov 08:56 PM
New ZealandFarmers have their say on council plansORC's draft land and water regional plan has received strong feedback.09 Nov 07:50 PM
Sustainable business & financeGet moving on future-proofing Kiwi businessCompanies that ignore environmental impacts find it harder to attract talent and capital.08 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeOne size does not fit all farmsBeef + Lamb New Zealand is calling for more flexibility into environmental reform agenda.08 Nov 03:49 PM
New Zealand'Significant failure': Dairy farm fined $40k after effluent found in trout streamA Bay of Plenty dairy farm and a director have admitted illegal discharge of contaminants.06 Nov 10:01 PM
New Zealand'Inflexible': Farmers urged to boycott Freshwater Farm PlansGroundswell says farmers should think carefully 'before deciding whether to sign up'.06 Nov 09:19 PM
New ZealandWhanganui farmer named as new Beef + Lamb associate directorMark Polson aims to contribute to the B+L board's decision-making as much as possible.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBusy year cements Craigmore's claim of being NZ's largest diversified rural investorBig planting year takes horticulture to 37 per cent of asset portfolio.05 Nov 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBig agenda and some sticky issues ahead for Fonterra's annual meetingThere will be plenty for shareholders to chew over.05 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya Bateson'Once it’s gone, it’s gone': The risks of cities sprawling into farmlandOPINION: Yes, we need houses, but productive land is a precious and finite resource.03 Nov 03:00 PM
New Zealand'I haven’t heard them complain': The jobseekers who rebuilt Tararua's cyclone-smashed farm fencesThrough the tough winter months, this team kept showing up for the greater good.03 Nov 02:24 AM
New ZealandDrone takes rook: Eye in the sky helps in fight against pest birdSurveillance by drone helps to locate nests so targeted control can be carried out.02 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandCattle thieves take more than 50 cows from South Auckland farmGlenbrook farmer says all the stolen animals could sell for a price 'in the six figures'.01 Nov 08:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessHeavy scrutiny ahead for Fonterra's planned big spend on 'growth' projectsFonterra is forecasting annual capital expenditure of more than $1 billion up to FY30.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandJamie Mackay: The sheep farmer turned radio starThe best bits of Jamie Mackay's journey from sheep farmer to radio star. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessMeat exporter pins its hopes on India while de-risking China tradeAlliance expects a National-led Government to get an FTA with India over the line.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We did it’: First fully certified organic milk leaves Norsewood farmIt's been a 5-year journey to convert from a conventional operation into an organic one.26 Oct 09:15 PM
New ZealandGet in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog testsLocal farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.26 Oct 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra science optimistic about finding cow methane reduction biotool - CEOThe innovation could potentially switch off methane production in cows.26 Oct 04:00 PM
