The average farming wage is higher than for the country as a whole and living costs in rural areas are lower.
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Co op or company - dairy firms cover the range
Fonterra's not-so-little brother, Westland Milk, says it's sticking with its co-operative model.
Big three help drive up share index
New Zealand shares rose as Fletcher Building, Telecom and Contact Energy, the biggest companies on the NZX 50 Index, gained…
Innovator plugs agri tech careers
Young people are overlooking the agricultural technology sector as a viable, well-paid career option, says Gallagher.
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Politicians key to fixing housing
I'm stumped as to what possible benefit this rise in the value of my house offers me, writes Liam Dann. It's the same house…
Helen Twose: KiwiSaver funds held in trusts give protection
When I lived in the UK my then employer, Woolworths, went bust. It also meant the Woolworths workplace pension scheme I'd…
Live Chat replay: Fed Farmers Bruce Wills
Join us at noon today for a live chat with Federated Farmers president Bruce Wills. You can send in your questions now.
NZX to target agricultural firms
Boosting the number of listed agricultural firms is one of the NZX's main priorities and there are about 20 firms in the…
Farms prices tipped to hold steady
New data out shortly could show if the severe drought is having an effect on farm sales but one expert believes farmers'…
Iona McCarthy: Big dry shows risk of investing in agriculture
Capital growth has always been an important factor in successful dairy farm investment, but it would be unwise for investors…
Agriculture
Food prices fall 1.3pc in March
New Zealand food prices recorded their biggest drop since October 2011 last month, led by declines in…
Front-foot approach best on public safety issues
Well, in the wake of this newest Swiss milk crisis, perhaps the biggest lesson is that you're only in trouble for as long…
Capitalising on progress
Despite problems with its Chinese importers, Zespri has established a strong position in China's competitive produce sector…
Business
Orcon sold to local investors
Updated Kordia has sold Orcon to a group of local investors, headed by Vivid Networks managing director Warren Hurst.
Rural
Mystery Jeep tailed farmer
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The mystery Jeep at the centre of the murder of George Taiaroa was seen partly parked off a rural road…
Trade
Dollar a threat - exporters
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Strong overseas demand for the New Zealand dollar is likely to form a major barrier to attempts by the…
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