Poor returns for the specialty apple have been partly to blame for the insolvency action.
It says change means farm production and profitability will not be cut, though Opposition parties say National has moved the goalposts on climate targets.
First-hand history of Mangaorapa Station in southern Hawke’s Bay.
Regional councils and farmers cannot rely on historical data as New Zealand's climate becomes more volatile.
The Wool Alliance will include several existing organisations that have been competing for funding.
Government has slammed council CEOs who, they say, need to start exercising ‘sensible judgment’ in respect of consenting processes; farmers welcome the removal of a ‘box-ticking’ exercise.
Orange roughy catch cuts and blue cod limits land from October 1, as Shane Jones links today’s sustainability round to the coming Fisheries Act Bill.
The mānuka honey company is expected to be handed back to its owners this week.
Sale of the Mainland consumer brands business will allow Fonterra to focus on more profitable products, says co-op CEO.
The dairy co-op reports a record milk payout and a strong profit result for the year to July.