Funding success to see production 'pretty soon'
Funding success to see production 'pretty soon'
The Genie has turned out to be a gem of an idea for Queenstown entrepreneurs Ben Ryan and Chris Thomson.
Sally Rae
Video contest inspires micro-exporting
Video contest inspires micro-exporting
Upstart business coach Rueben Skipper believes development of the micro-exporting sector has "huge potential" for the New Zealand economy - and the sector could be something Dunedin becomes known for.
'Catastrophe' if Studholme plant not online
'Catastrophe' if Studholme plant not online
If the New Zealand Dairies milk processing factory at Studholme is not able to start processing milk from August 1, the results will be "catastrophic", the Commerce Commission has been told.
Leathers processor expands
Leathers processor expands
A $3 million redevelopment at New Zealand Light Leathers in Washdyke is under way after the securing of a processing agreement with Silver Fern Farms.
Farming programme 'brilliant'
Farming programme 'brilliant'
Owaka herd manager Shane Bichan is a firm believer in the need to keep challenging yourself.
Yield-grading system being used for venison
Yield-grading system being used for venison
Meat-processing company Alliance Group is extending its yield-grading system to include venison.
Call for research on infected-rabbit consumption
Call for research on infected-rabbit consumption
David McKay has hunted and studied rabbits since he was 9 years old.
Rescue helicopter just part of the fleet
Rescue helicopter just part of the fleet
A desire to "service the demand" has seen a small Taieri business mushroom from humble beginnings to an aviation powerhouse and made its owner a household name, as business reporter Sally Rae reports.
Worldwide dairy market balancing
Worldwide dairy market balancing
The global dairy market has entered a rebalancing phase after a period of surplus generation.
Environmentally good practice wins
Environmentally good practice wins
Blair and Jane Smith might have won the 2012 national Ballance Farm Environment Awards - but they reckon their farming journey is just beginning.
Milk makeover needed for good of all: paediatric dietitian
Milk makeover needed for good of all: paediatric dietitian
Milk is desperately in need of a "makeover" in marketing and nutrition education programmes for all New Zealanders.
Dairying needs to 'connect'
Dairying needs to 'connect'
Public perceptions of dairy farmers are probably better than farmers might think, but there is still room for improvement, DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle says.
A panel discussion, entitled Perception is Your Reality, was held as part of the South Island Dairy Event in Dunedin.
Horsing around a serious pastime
Horsing around a serious pastime
Ask Tara McConnell how she fits everything into her day and the answer is simple - with a head-light.
Outram breeders win trophy for best carcass
Outram breeders win trophy for best carcass
Outram Limousin breeders Rob and Jean Johnstone have been awarded the Alan Dodd Trophy for the champion carcass in the annual Otago-Southland beef carcass competition.
Must not 'wind back clock', Federated Farmers head says
Must not 'wind back clock', Federated Farmers head says
The growth of New Zealand's economy and the ability to offer more and better jobs comes from growing businesses, not halting agriculture, Federated Farmers national president Bruce Wills says.
Dads' deaths led to organic shift
Dads' deaths led to organic shift
Southland dairy farmer Robin Greer always had a desire to process his own milk.
30,000 already signed up to animal ID scheme
30,000 already signed up to animal ID scheme
More than 30,000 farmers have signed up for the National Animal Identification and Tracing scheme ahead of its mandatory implementation for cattle on Sunday.
Policies described as 'schizophrenic'
Policies described as 'schizophrenic'
Federated Farmers dairy chairman Willy Leferink has attacked what he calls "schizophrenic" policies from the Government and opposition parties.
Positive outlook for dairy demand
Positive outlook for dairy demand
While the short-term global dairy outlook is bearish with markets in a down cycle, recovery can be expected from early next year, Rabobank senior analyst Michael Harvey says.
Fonterra scheme approved; not welcomed by all
Fonterra scheme approved; not welcomed by all
Fonterra may have gained a mandate to proceed with its controversial Trading Among Farmers (TAF) scheme, but not all farmers are convinced.