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The most expensive honey in the world has a 'Taranaki tang'
A New Zealand company has created what's believed to be the world's most expensive honey. The Eternal Gold collection by Taranaki-based Naki Honey was inspired by archaeologists' discovery of…
Another price drop threatens farmers' milk payout hopes
The price fall at the Global Dairy Trade auction was the sixth time in a row, down 2.4 percent to its lowest level since September 2024.
Alliance farmers vote yes on $270m deal with Irish meat company
Under the agreement, Dawn Meats will acquire a 65 percent stake in Alliance Group.
Irish company raises bid for Alliance stake ahead of shareholder vote
The overseas investment offer to rescue red meat processor Alliance Group has gotten even sweeter.
New Zealand's rural freshwater at risk, study finds
Canterbury, Waikato and Southland had the highest amounts of contamination.
NZ's milk production sets new record for August
Waikato and Taranaki lead the gains, while growth in the South Island was more subdued.
Alliance Group warns of insolvency if shareholders reject investment
Alliance Group is urging shareholders to vote to accept a $250 million investment from an Irish meat company.
Agriculture educator shocked by govt's curriculum changes
Kerry Allen says removing agribusiness and horticulture science from 2028 narrows pathways into NZ's primary sector. Audio
Avocados for 19 cents? The bumper crop has arrived
It's a great time for avocado lovers, and not so much for growers.
King Salmon buys new $8m site in Blenheim
The salmon company's processing will eventually move to the new site from Nelson.
Academic sorry for comment about 'hanging' dairy industry bosses
Victoria University's Mike Joy asked: "How about we bring back hanging for industry CEOs?" on social media.
Mental health charity targets reluctant gun owners
It's run by a man who gave up farming after losing his licence when he sought help for his own mental health.
Harness racing park sells for $30 million less than three years ago
Franklin Park Training Centre has sold a second time in three years, this time for $30 million less, as Pukekohe's harness racing trainers look for another home.
'Farmluencer' creates online community for female farmers
Anthea Rolfe started the Females in Farming social media page a year ago and said it just exploded.
Farmer creates 'Tinder' for dairy cows
"Basically, it's a matchmaking service for dairy farmers and their cows."
Plan to scrap agriculture courses sparks backlash
Western Institute of Technology is planning to scrap its agriculture courses as part of its plan to prove its financial viability amid restructuring within the polytech sector.
IRD finds $45m of undeclared tax in horticulture industry
A spokesperson said they were seeing concerning practices in the sector, that included people being paid under the table.
More than 100,000 expected at Fieldays as agriculture booms
The dairy sector is booming, red meat exports are up, and farmers got a boost in the Budget. Audio
Changing the game: Female hunters find their tribe
Sammi Holland and Alesha Tomasi are behind Daughters of the Wild dedicated to women who hunt.
New bill aims to stop animal cruelty through imported products
The proposed bill would require imported products to meet the same animal welfare standards applied locally.
Uncertainty as Auckland's only harness training track hits market again
The 35-hectare Pukekohe site has operated for 77 years for professional horse trotting and pacing and is owned by the Auckland Trotting Club.
New rodeo champion adds more lustre to family tradition
A title-winning teen has made history as the youngest rider to qualify for the 2025 NZ National Finals Rodeo.
'Backbone of New Zealand': Luxon says farmers pulling NZ out of recession
"We are the best farmers in the world," the prime miister says.
Wood, hemp sectors want to join wool in new government construction rules
Other sectors are disappointed they have so far missed out on the government's boost for the wool sector.