A Catlins family is preparing to celebrate the hard work and perseverance of past and present generations who overcame adversity to remain farming the same block of land since 1893.
Some farmers are apprehensive about Fonterra selling off its iconic brands, but they may consider it if their profits are protected, Federated Farmers says.
Dairy cooperative Fonterra is looking to sell all or part of its global consumer business as it shifts its focus to becoming a global business-to-business provider of dairy nutrition products.
A large-scale dairy farming enterprise — which includes two farms in North Otago — owes the Bank of New Zealand about $36.5 million, a recent High Court judgement says.
The timing of a capital raise by Alliance Group has raised eyebrows given the current state of rural sector. Business and rural editor Sally Rae talks to the co...
Horticulture New Zealand is calling on the government to ensure changes to the Resource Management Act do not put domestic fruit and vegetable production at risk.
An assets market as "equally unpredictable" as cryptocurrencies could force a council-owned forestry company to dip further into debt to pay an $11 million dividend.
A Catlins family is preparing to celebrate the hard work and perseverance of past and present generations who overcame adversity to remain farming the same block of land since 1893.
When Scott Hunter headed to the South Island sheep dog trial championships in Marlborough earlier this month, he knew he had to make the most of the experience.
Making a living from sheep and beef farming has never been harder and many farmers are in a "misery locker", Beef + Lamb New Zealand South Island lead extension manager Hannah Blakely says.