Business

While voters in rural electorates took a right turn at the recent election, the trend has been to greater diversity, Hugh Campbell writes.

When times are tough on the farm, fertiliser may be one of the items left off the shopping list. By Kerry Dwyer.

Keys to successfully getting through a tough season are the knowledge, skills and experience gained from previous ones. By Elaine Fisher.

Hill country farmers face the prospect of potential losses in the coming year. By Rebecca Greaves.

When market conditions improve, prices should rebound faster for Silver Fern Farms because of its close relationships with customers committed through premium supply programmes. Tony Leggett reports.

China’s consumer confidence has slumped, putting pressure on a market flooded with Australian sheep meat ahead of drought. By Tony Leggett.

Northern Hemisphere Christmas and Chinese New Year celebrations are likely to influence the direction of lamb, mutton and beef pricing, Tony Leggett reports.

Meat companies are testing equipment that can gauge intramuscular fat in carcases immediately after slaughter. Tony Leggett reports.

Opening of a major new building is a sign of recovery for Lincoln University, Anne Lee writes.

When banks won’t lend, it’s the place of other institutions to step in. By Phil Edmonds.