Farming
Latest figures show agricultural lending hits a new high, while household borrowing continues to steadily climb again
8th Apr 13, 3:10pm
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Latest figures show agricultural lending hits a new high, while household borrowing continues to steadily climb again
Rural economic confidence evaporates as drought takes hold, according to latest Westpac McDermott Miller survey
25th Mar 13, 12:41pm
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Rural economic confidence evaporates as drought takes hold, according to latest Westpac McDermott Miller survey
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Here's a video for all farmers - one that got 2.2 million views in the past 2 days
6th Feb 13, 8:27am
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Here's a video for all farmers - one that got 2.2 million views in the past 2 days
Large corporates, foreign farm owners often realise they have to 'live it and love it' to make any money, Finance Minister English says; Thinks owner-operator still the way
14th Aug 12, 8:44am
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Large corporates, foreign farm owners often realise they have to 'live it and love it' to make any money, Finance Minister English says; Thinks owner-operator still the way
BusinessDesk: Encouraging prices and weather boosting farm sector
Alex's Election diary: Labour Party leader Phil Goff addresses Federated Farmers; A look at Labour's policies which would affect the farming sector
17th Nov 11, 9:45am
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Alex's Election diary: Labour Party leader Phil Goff addresses Federated Farmers; A look at Labour's policies which would affect the farming sector
No pressure on govt for sale of Crafar farms to Chinese, English says; Crafar bidder Pengxin says it may look at forestry, real estate investment too
30th May 11, 4:11pm
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No pressure on govt for sale of Crafar farms to Chinese, English says; Crafar bidder Pengxin says it may look at forestry, real estate investment too
Landcorp turnaround delivers interim profit but SOE farmer cautions land value rise needed to meet NZ$10m dividend target
1st Mar 11, 1:16pm
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Landcorp turnaround delivers interim profit but SOE farmer cautions land value rise needed to meet NZ$10m dividend target
Greens OK with Super Fund's overseas farm push, wouldn't direct it to only invest in NZ land; Say clear rules needed to keep NZ farms locally-owned
7th Feb 11, 1:13pm
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Greens OK with Super Fund's overseas farm push, wouldn't direct it to only invest in NZ land; Say clear rules needed to keep NZ farms locally-owned
Crafar lender Rabobank sees big jump in impaired assets but lifts profit
Opinion: Fed Farmers argue for better education and technology over roll-bars in quest for fewer ATV accidents and deaths
12th Jan 11, 11:40am
Opinion: Fed Farmers argue for better education and technology over roll-bars in quest for fewer ATV accidents and deaths
Smith announces ETS review; 2 farmers on review panel of 6; Fed Farmers welcomes review and wants Ag emissions excluded
23rd Dec 10, 1:38pm
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Smith announces ETS review; 2 farmers on review panel of 6; Fed Farmers welcomes review and wants Ag emissions excluded
Agriculture Minister David Carter declares Waikato as a 'medium level drought area'
15th Dec 10, 10:38am
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Agriculture Minister David Carter declares Waikato as a 'medium level drought area'
RBNZ's Bollard wary of drought impact on economy, particularly given more dairy farms now than in past
9th Dec 10, 1:46pm
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RBNZ's Bollard wary of drought impact on economy, particularly given more dairy farms now than in past
Fonterra finalises 23% rise in milk payout for 2009/10; sees further 11% rise in 2010/11
23rd Sep 10, 12:27pm
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Fonterra finalises 23% rise in milk payout for 2009/10; sees further 11% rise in 2010/11
First NZ, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank & Craigs secure plum Fonterra advisory roles
2nd Sep 10, 2:32pm
First NZ, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank & Craigs secure plum Fonterra advisory roles
Red meat investment targets consumers, dairy move eyes new products, environment
17th Aug 10, 11:26am
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Red meat investment targets consumers, dairy move eyes new products, environment
Chinese firm spends NZ$82 mln for infant & whole milk powder
Farm sales flat year-on-year, average price down
16th Jul 10, 1:58pm
Farm sales flat year-on-year, average price down
Fifty bids received for Crafar farms, Natural Dairy confident its offer is best
13th Jul 10, 11:45am
Fifty bids received for Crafar farms, Natural Dairy confident its offer is best
John Key advocates farming joint-ventures with Chinese firms
11th Jul 10, 11:19am
John Key advocates farming joint-ventures with Chinese firms
SBS CEO says community bank plans targeting old trust bank market
Country's biggest rural lender launches workshops on farming corporate governance
9th Jul 10, 3:23pm
Country's biggest rural lender launches workshops on farming corporate governance
CEO Chris Kelly confirms Landcorp to bid for Crafar Farms and use debt to pay for it
24th Jun 10, 10:04am
CEO Chris Kelly confirms Landcorp to bid for Crafar Farms and use debt to pay for it
REINZ blames lack of finance for slump in farm sales and values