Sally Rae

Longstanding Cromwell trucking business Summerland Express Freight has been sold to a Palmerston North logistics firm.

Scott Technology has scored its largest ever contract — worth about $NZ56 million — in its more than 100-year history.

Companies associated with Ingka Group, the largest franchisee of Ikea stores internationally, have received consent to buy more sheep and beef farming land in the South to convert to forestry.

Last week, Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva visited North Otago, the birthplace of New Zealand’s frozen meat industry. She talks to business and rural editor Sally Rae&nbsp...

A British horse racing institution, founded more than 250 years ago, has taken a 35% stake in a new tech company which has its roots in Dunedin.

"Bloody awesome." That was Wakatipu Basin farmer and businessman Mike Smith’s reaction to selling an Angus bull for $81,000 at the Kincardine Angus on-farm sale this week.

Otago Federated Farmers president Mark Patterson has described the past 12 months as "one of the most tumultuous in recent farming history".

High-profile lawyer and businesswoman Mai Chen has been appointed to the board of southern meat processor Blue Sky Pastures.

It was an involvement with the Dairy Industry Awards which spurred Hanna Stalker’s passion for the environment.

Perendale breeders from throughout New Zealand converged on Queenstown last week for their annual conference. Rural editor Sally Rae headed to West Otago and caught up with them during a tour of...

He used to be an information technology student in India.

In the sleepy North Otago township of Duntroon lives a couple who have overcome massive obstacles to continue to operate a business in their much-loved community. Business editor Sally Rae reports.

Southern Lamb Investments Ltd is the new majority shareholder of Blue Sky Meats.

"Farming has never been more challenging yet, in my view, the future has never looked as bright — if we get it right."

Fonterra has reduced its 2021-22 forecast farmgate milk price range, citing global events which have resulted in short-term impacts on demand for dairy products.

Dog triallists are a dedicated bunch.