Labour shortages on dairy farms taking a toll
5:00 AM Dairy farmers struggling to fill 2000 vacancies feel snubbed by the Government after border exception for skilled workers excluded them.
Performance Agronomy is the future of farming
5:00 AM SPONSORED: Since 2007, Wholesale Seeds have evolved from being a product supplier to building a reputation for exceptional agronomy.
Sheep-killing dog still in pound
The Stratford District Council is still holding one of the dogs that took part in killing 18 sheep earlier this month.
Stanton Station near Fairlie sold
The largest South Canterbury drystock property to come to the market for at least three years has sold.
A2 Milk profit may drop 75% this year
“A2 Milk is taking greater corrective action at the expense of short-term profit,” Forsyth Barr analysts say in a report titled ‘An Udder Downgrade’.
Clearing sale to raise funds for extra teacher
Balers, a 40 teat calf rearing trailer, a double horse float, harrows, portable troughs, a Ford 6600 tractor with loader and a concrete mixer are all up for grabs at a Waimate school's fundraiser.
Rates hike for South Waikato farms
South Waikato farmers angry at council's rates-take proposal to ease urban burden.
More monitoring needed to detect bat population
Councils may have to retrain staff and contractors to become certified bat detectors.
A2 lowers forecasts, plans 'aggressive' inventory cuts
A2 Milk expects to destroy between 8 million to 9 million tins of its premium infant formula as part of a plan to refresh and reduce its inventory in the market.
Locally grown durum wheat could lead to new pastas and breads
The government is backing plans to test the business case for locally grown durum wheat.
Young's term as Southland Feds president ends
Geoffrey Young has no regrets as he ends is term as Southland Federated Farmers president.
Climate change could impact Marlborough's grape flavours
Marlborough’s sauvignon blanc could one day lose its famed zing if temperatures – both above and below ground – keep getting warmer.
Live export protest low in numbers but high on support
Despite only eight people turning up to protest the live export trade continuing for two more years, animal advocate said the public support has grown.
Fonterra CEO: I won't say it's been smooth sailing
Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell says he was under no illusions about the task ahead when he took over the top job at the dairy giant.
Sheep numbers plummet by 800,000 in a year
In 1982, there were 22 sheep for every New Zealander. Now there are just five per person.
Australian holiday costs aren't what they used to be
Buzz around four-day work week building to a roar
Online shopping here to stay, forcing business to rethink their strategy
Labour shortages on dairy farms taking a toll
'Riding a rocket': Retail investors aren't hurting the market, but buyer beware
More investors plan to buy than sell
New office building space snapped up in Wellington
Performance Agronomy is the future of farming
Modern slavery: Government slow to act on needed legislation
Business growth hub targets South Island
Wellness hub supports clients on their health journey
Five tips to forge stronger connections with your valued customers
Merriam-Webster is selling the definition of ‘NFT’ as an NFT
NZX50 slips 0.5 per cent, negative F&P Healthcare outweighs a2 Milk gain
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