Kiwifruit down 17% in ANZ commodities
Kiwifruit down 17% in ANZ commodities
An outbreak of the bacterial disease Psa-V is estimated to cut kiwifruit production from above 110 million trays to 75 million over the next several years.
Sally Rae
Federated Farmers presents own manifesto
Federated Farmers presents own manifesto
Federated Farmers wants value for money.
No Kidding: geep's a sheep
No Kidding: geep's a sheep
Tests have revealed the geep's a sheep. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery.
Ewe wouldn't believe it - the geep's a sheep.
Tests on an animal found on a Taieri farm, which was believed to be the offspring of a goat and sheep, have revealed that it was just playing the goat.
No kidding!The male lamb was discovered by Graeme Wallace last month when he brought a mob of ewes and lambs in for tailing.
Call for more farmers to commit to Wool Co offer
Call for more farmers to commit to Wool Co offer
Wool Co has extended the closing date of its offer to December 9, saying it needs more farmers to commit.
Meat plant closing in 2012
Meat plant closing in 2012
Alliance Group's Sockburn meat-processing plant in Christchurch would close at the end of the 2012 processing season, affecting about 250 jobs, the company confirmed yesterday.
International exposure a boost to Dunedin business TracMap
International exposure a boost to Dunedin business TracMap
Dunedin business TracMap may have been narrowly beaten during the finals of the 2011 Global Security Challenge but the international exposure gained was "huge", managing director Colin Brown says.
Be positive and seek knowledge
Be positive and seek knowledge
When Chris Dennison returned home to the family farm in North Otago, he realised he was not a natural stockman; but what he did discover was a passion for growing crops.
Husband and wife team worked way up
Husband and wife team worked way up
When Bill and Jenny Malcolm were married in 1992, land ownership was a common goal.
Managing farm succession
Managing farm succession
When it comes to farm succession, everyone must be happy.
Don't panic: Federated Farmers
Don't panic: Federated Farmers
Fonterra's decision to drop its milk payout forecast for the 2011-12 season by 45c is no reason to panic, Federated Farmers says.
Couple say environment award a team effort
Couple say environment award a team effort
From entering the Ballance Farm Environment Awards to being named supreme winners of the Otago region, the journey has been "amazing" for South Otago couple Peter and Helen Gilder.
Young shepherds in world challenge
Young shepherds in world challenge
Young shepherds from around the world will converge on Oamaru next week for the first World Young Shepherds Challenge.
Taiwan trade deal would give meat industry boost
Taiwan trade deal would give meat industry boost
Beef and Lamb New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association have welcomed the prospect of a closer trade partnership with Taiwan, saying it is a key export beef market and also a significant sheep meat market.
Fonterra cuts forecast milk payout
Fonterra cuts forecast milk payout
Fonterra is dropping its milk payout forecast for the 2011-12 season by 45c, blaming a continued softness in commodity prices and a stronger New Zealand dollar.
Reality damps rural outlook
Reality damps rural outlook
Worries about the deteriorating global economy, along with concerns about the sustainability of high agricultural commodity prices, have put a dent in New Zealand farmer confidence.
New pork outlet a step a head for Havoc
New pork outlet a step a head for Havoc
Havoc has hit High St. Ian and Linda McCallum-Jackson, from free-range pig farm Havoc, at Hunter, near Waimate, have opened a store in Dunedin, opposite the Southern Cross Hotel.
Relief, given smooth nip named to mark victory
Relief, given smooth nip named to mark victory
The label says it all - Vindication.
Voting opens in Fonterra councillor elections
Voting opens in Fonterra councillor elections
Voting is open for Fonterra's board of directors and for the shareholders councillor elections.
Maniototo farmer could become Alliance's third woman director
Maniototo farmer could become Alliance's third woman director
Maniototo farmer Dawn Sangster is seeking a place on the Alliance Group board, motivated by a desire to contribute to New Zealand's sheep and beef industry and to put newly-honed leadership and governance skills to use.
Company tours skills and success
Company tours skills and success
Lean Meats has been hitting the road in the South Island, meeting farmers and telling its story.