Shanghai Maling's investment of $360m into Silver Fern Farms in return for 50% ownership is a game changer into a complex market, says SFF chief executive Dean Hamilton.

Prime Minister John Key says the decision to reject a Chinese bid for Lochinvar Station was nothing to do with politics.

New Zealand is in the process of renegotiating the free trade agreement with China, Prime Minister John Key says.

New Zealand is in the process of renegotiating the free trade agreement with China, Prime Minister John Key says.

New Zealand's newest dairy plant, making infant formula for the Chinese market, was opened yesterday.

West Coast dairy farmer Graham Berry will soon push a button to start generating electricity that will power his farm and supply the national grid.

The 5100 bales of South Island wools on offer this week through the Wool Services International auction saw strong competition and a 90.5% clearance.

Rural News' irreverent and hypothetical look at what's happening in the farming world.

Farmers, you aren't alone! The Reserve Bank has joined you on drought watch.

Australian Clinton Dines will take up the board position made vacant by Sir Ralph Norris on November 25 at the annual meeting.