Farming
Improved economic conditions for dairy farmers drive LIC $39m half-year profit
The Livestock Improvement Corporation says dairy farmers, who have weathered recent financial headwinds, have continued to invest in herd improvement driving its latest half-year profit.
Synlait expects return to profitability after fight for survival
Dairy company Synlait is expecting a return to profitability after a long period of uncertainty which saw the company fighting for survival and rescued by its major shareholders.
NZ's fruit bowl still shrinking, two years after cyclone
"Nobody who's been significantly affected will survive in their current form," local growers say. Audio
Fruit Growers Association on Hawke's Bay orchards Cyclone Gabrielle recovery
Cyclone Gabrielle was one of the worst weather events in Aotearoa's history - killing 11 people and causing billions of dollars of damage, including smothering apple trees in muddy silt, which is… Audio
Hawke's Bay orchards continue to feel impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle
The fruit bowl of New Zealand is shrinking as Hawke's Bay orchards continue feeling the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle. Orchardist Paul Paynter spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
'Grisly scenes': 142 lambs killed by dogs at Auckland working farm
Dozens of other lambs were injured by three roaming dogs, in two incidents at a regional working farm.
Museum stop: Firth Tower and Farming Museum
Located on the Matamata Estate, covering 56,000 hectares, the museum includes farming machinery, heritage buildings, as well as displays dedicated to the region's agricultural history. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14th January
On today's episode, consultation is open on a proposed re-write of the Arms Act, a falling New Zealand dollar could see kiwis paying more at the fuel pump, visitors of the beach-side settlement of… Audio
'A nice change': Green tinge returns to North Canterbury pastures
The area has been suffering from low rainfall for many months.
Otago farm's bird flu recovery could take months
The ministry's chief veterinary officer Dr Mary van Andel said every trace of dirt and chicken litter needs to be removed and disposed of in a biosecure way.
Cheery outlook for cherry growers
A better crop of Central Otago cherries should result in higher profits for growers this season.
Serious consequences if Oriental fruit fly becomes established.
The horticulture industry says there could be serious consequences if the Oriental fruit fly becomes established. Last week a single male fruit fly was found in a surveillance trap in Papatoetoe and… Audio
Growers confident fruit fly can be eradicated
The Horticulture Industry is concerned about the discovery of a single oriental fruit fly - but is confident MPI will eradicate any further incursion.
Why the produce on sale might not be what you expect
Compared to last year, a number of different types of fruit and vegetables appear cheaper.
River Sounds festival to be the last, organisers say
A Bay of Plenty music festival that is a fundraiser for mental health is happening for the last time in February, due to sponsorship drying up.
Merino company says it will probe sheep cruelty claims
The New Zealand Merino Company says it will investigate claims of animal cruelty by an animal rights group - and could expel farms from its ethical wool accreditation programme.
Investigations launched after PETA cruelty allegations
Multiple investigations have been launched into allegations of animal cruelty on a farm leased by former NBC Today show host Matt Lauer.
