New ZealandKiwifruit bacteria confirmed on 61 orchardsThe PSA bacteria is spreading through the nation's kiwifruit crops with the latest confirmed infections found on orchards in ... 22 Nov 05:51 AM
AgribusinessPollen import ban sought to save kiwifruit industryFederated Farmers want a ban on pollen imports and an end to artificial pollination of kiwifruit after Psa was found in pollen samples.21 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessFarmers may win ETS reprieveNZ farmers are unlikely to be brought into the emissions trading scheme in 2015 unless scientific advances are made in reducing animal emissions and our trading partners make giant strides in pricing carbon.17 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPower 'back on by tonight'Powerco says around 3500 houses in the North Island without power should have the service restored by tonight.19 Sep 01:00 AM
AgribusinessChristchurch earthquake: Problems for farmers could be lurking underground08 Sep 05:30 PM
AgribusinessChristchurch quake: Power, weather fears grow for farmersLooming bad weather and a fear that electricity may be out for days is worrying Canterbury farmers in the wake of this morning's quake.04 Sep 01:40 AM
AgribusinessHow fibre will fuel farm of the futureFederated Farmers says fast, reliable broadband access is necessary if agri-business is to reach its productive potential. Simon Hendery reports.10 Aug 05:30 PM
AirlinesFarmers say Jetstar border plan 'short-sighted'Jetstar's calls to scrap immigration checks on the Tasman have sparked biosecurity fears from Federated Farmers.05 Aug 10:45 PM
AgribusinessSheep 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.03 Aug 04:00 PM
