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NZ's future: Zero emissions by 2100?

Slashing pastoral stock numbers by up to 35 per cent has been suggested among ways to push New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions down to zero by 2100.

Landcorp Farming post first half loss

Landcorp Farming, the state-owned farmer, posted an operating loss in the first half of its financial year.

World markets poised for US Fed rate hike

Home owners face a key point this week if the Federal Reserve raises its official interest rate.

Palace Poultry denies caged-egg claims

Terry Fletcher of Palace Poultry has denied allegations that he onsold caged eggs as free-range.

Meat, wine fear Trump's impact

Talk of a border tax in the US is creating significant uncertainty for NZ beef and wine exporters

Farmers' mood lifts, outlook uncertain

For the first time in two-and-a-half years, New Zealand farmers expect their on-farm spending to increase and farm debt to reduce.

Local fruit company gets new investors

Rockit Global plans to focus on strengthening its international position.

Fonterra payout forecast pared back

Milk powder prices have fallen as the supply outlook has improved.

Dairy prices fall sharply at GDT auction

Drop in powder prices drives 6.3 per cent fall in dairy index at global auction.

Meat exports deal signed with Iran

New Zealand has inked an agreement with Iran, the second-largest economy in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Anxiety grows in Florida's farm fields

The threat of deportation raids in the US has left farm workers in a state of suspension.

A2 CEO, chair sell down holdings

A2 Milk Co's chief executive and chair have sold down their stakes less than a week after reporting first-half profit more than tripled.

Fonterra set to lift forecast milk price

Fonterra expected to lift farmgate milk price forecast tomorrow despite fall in latest auction.

Dairy prices decline after two gains

Dairy product prices fell at the Global Dairy Trade auction, stemming two straight gains, amid increased supply.

'Reverse drought' stresses Coast farmers

A terrible season with persistent rain, little sunshine and depressed prices is proving to be "the perfect storm" for stressed West Coast farmers.

China clampdown hits Comvita

China's clamp down on 'grey' market is blamed for honey firm's loss.

Comvita turns to loss on China crackdown

Comvita turned to a loss in the first half of its financial year after Chinese authorities cracked down on people selling its products through informal trading channels.

Wrightson profit growth stalls in first half

PGG Wrightson's profit growth stalled in the first half, which the rural services company blamed on low prices for dairy and wool and reduced production of red meat.