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Fonterra to launch 'Candy Cheese' in HK

Fonterra is developing a new range of products to appeal to Asian markets including candy cheese, low salt cheese, and medicinal lactose.

Zespri shares jump 10 per cent

Zespri shares have jumped 10 per cent in response to the kiwifruit marketer's announcement that it will sell licences for another 400 hectares of the SunGold variety.

Revealed: NZ's most dangerous jobs

Statistics NZ data shows cleaners, rubbish collectors labourers pest controllers, hotel porters, and courier drivers have the highest rate of claims for injury at work.

Sustainable agri NZ's opportunity: report

The biggest opportunity for agriculture is to be seen as a globally trusted source of sustainably produced goods.

Trade deficit narrows in October

New Zealand's monthly trade deficit narrowed in October the global dairy market buoyed exports of dairy products.

Farmer frustration after quakes

A North Canterbury farmer has spoken of the frustration of locals at being unable to get services through to their remote area.

A2 Milk shares rise after strong growth

A2 Milk Co shares rose almost 5 per cent after the company updated shareholders at its annual meeting in Sydney.

Silver Fern Farms sell off deal to be completed

The controversial deal which will see meat processor Silver Fern Farms sell a 50 per cent controlling stake to Shanghai Maling is set to be completed.

22 Kaikoura farms forced to dump milk

Fonterra Cooperative Group says milk collection has been restored in earthquake damaged Culverden, Waiau and Amuri areas.

Going spear! Asparagus shortage hits NZ

Asparagus - that gorgeous green spear at the top of the vege season right now - is going to be in short supply throughout the country.

Milk collection in doubt after quakes

Some dairy farmers in the South Island might have to dispose of their milk due to road closures and other issues.

Farmers on standby to help

Mid Canterbury farmers are on standby to take dairy cows from quake-affected North Canterbury dairy farmers.

World trade now 'a lot more complicated'

Thanks to Brexit and Donald Trump's successful presidential election "the whole world has got a lot more complicated", says special

Farmers pool resources to keep milking

Farmers are sharing cow sheds and generators as they try to carry out the daily business of running their farms.

Fonterra expects earthquake disruption

Fonterra expects disruption to milk collection and farms that cannot be reached may have to dispose of their milk.

Trump's promise: TPP, trade deals axed

COMMENT: The politics of President Obama's signature trade deal simply became too toxic for Donald Trump.

Meat, wool lack NZ brand: report

A report suggests the biggest weaknesses - and thus opportunities - for NZ's meat and wool is its lack of "brand".

Trump's trade stance is serious for NZ

Donald Trump's stance on trade in a world where countries are putting up more barriers could be serious for New Zealand says Graeme Wheeler.