AgribusinessMilk price at highest point in 2 yearsEconomists went back to the drawing board to revise up their farmgate milk price forecasts.01 Nov 10:46 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices surge at latest auctionAt the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction the key whole milk powder price went up nearly 20 per cent.01 Nov 05:21 PM
AgribusinessMost farmers die doing routine jobsMore than half of fatalities on farms last year involved experienced workers carrying out routine jobs, new data from WorkSafe shows.31 Oct 11:21 PM
AgribusinessPay out in Central Otago winery spatThe owner of a Central Otago winery can't put off paying out a fellow shareholder ahead of their Court of Appeal fight over the value of the stake.30 Oct 12:10 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra assesses big drop in milk productionFonterra Cooperative Group is assessing the impact of a big drop in milk production this month on its contract book and future production plans.27 Oct 10:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessMercer says Edendale silo collapse cost company $45mMercer Group says the collapse of a silo at Fonterra Cooperative Group's Edendale factory could cost the unprofitable stainless steel fabricator as much as $45 million.27 Oct 04:39 AM
AgribusinessWestland Milk Products report $14.5m lossAngry shareholders have called for heads to roll at the top of Westland Milk Products after a reported loss of $14.5m.27 Oct 03:18 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra Australia raises milk priceFonterra Cooperative Group's Australian business has raised its average farmgate milk price to A$5.10 per kilogram.27 Oct 03:04 AM
BDBDAgribusinessStunning Wanaka land goes up for saleFarming entrepreneur Colin Harvey has put his 6,639-hectare Lake McKay Station up for sale.26 Oct 11:04 PM
AgribusinessWill Aussies import milk from NZ?Dairy farmers have warned a Senate inquiry Australia could soon be importing milk from NZ if their dairy crisis deepens.26 Oct 03:33 AM
AgribusinessTourism overtakes dairy as top earnerTourism earnings have soared to edge out dairy as New Zealand's top export earner for the first time since 2010.26 Oct 12:59 AM
AgribusinessNZ dairy production stubbornly highNew Zealand dairy production has remained stubbornly high, according to data from the Dairy Companies Association of NZ (DCANZ).25 Oct 05:22 AM
AgribusinessIRD picks a fight with farmersThe IRD appears to be buying a fight with farmers as it seeks to change a rule that has been in force for more than 50 years.25 Oct 01:11 AM
AgribusinessFonterra condemns China milk powder scamNineteen people have been arrested in China for allegedly repackaging expired Fonterra milk powder with a view to sell it.24 Oct 06:19 PM
AgribusinessDirectors booted for being too oldThree directors have stepped down from the board of Blue Sky Meats due to an age-related clause in the constitution.21 Oct 10:45 PM
AgribusinessDutch put their faith in dairy recoveryFarmers in the Netherlands have little appetite for state support, despite low prices.21 Oct 08:14 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices improve slightly, up 1.4pcInternational dairy prices improved slightly at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction, gaining by 1.4 per cent since the last sale early this month.18 Oct 04:17 PM
BDBDAgribusinessPGG Wrightson warns earnings could declinePGG Wrightson expects operating earnings to decline this year, snapping three years of growth.18 Oct 12:15 AM
AgribusinessUK, NZ agree to start regular trade talksBritain and New Zealand have agreed to set up trade policy talks to help push for greater trade liberalisation.17 Oct 07:05 PM
AgribusinessSticky fingered thieves target manuka honeyThieves in Sydney have been swiping manuka honey from chemists, supermarkets and beauty salons.16 Oct 05:30 PM
AgribusinessBad weather hits NZ milk productionBad weather takes its toll on New Zealand milk production at a time when it should be hitting a seasonal peak.13 Oct 09:36 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFood prices cheaper in SeptemberGroceries were cheaper in September, impacted by cheaper bananas, lamb and chicken.13 Oct 12:00 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra shareholders back new governance modelThe key change to the governance model will enable farmers to directly nominate their own choice for selection to the board.11 Oct 11:47 PM
BDBDAgribusinessCommodity prices at 17-month highNew Zealand commodity prices rose for a fifth month in September, driven by dairy.05 Oct 12:55 AM
BDBDAgribusinessMilk price falls 3pc at GDT auctionThe decline is the first in five auctions.04 Oct 05:45 PM
BDBDAgribusinessBusinesses more optimisticBusinesses were more optimistic about the state of the economy and their own activity in September.03 Oct 09:49 PM
AgribusinessTatua sets $6.30/kg payoutTatua Co-op dairy payout drops to $6.30 a kg, but is still well ahead of its larger competitors like Fonterra.28 Sep 09:35 PM
BDBDAgribusinessApproval for $400m irrigation schemeShareholders have approved the second stage of a major South Canterbury irrigation scheme.27 Sep 11:10 PM
AgribusinessWestland confirms low payoutWestland Milk has confirmed its final payout to suppliers will be well below break-even and Fonterra's payout.27 Sep 09:25 PM
BDBDAgribusinessMonthly trade deficit widest in 2 yearsNew Zealand's trade deficit widened to the biggest monthly gap since September 2014 as dairy and meat exports slumped in August.26 Sep 12:11 AM
BDBDAgribusinessNZX milk futures fall from record after GDTNew Zealand milk price futures have fallen in the wake of the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.22 Sep 03:04 AM
AgribusinessFonterra surprises with milk price riseThe outlook for dairy farmers has turned positive after Fonterra raised its farm gate milk price for the second time in less than a month.21 Sep 01:03 AM
AgribusinessNZ farmer confidence reboundsFarmer confidence is improving, led by optimism returning to the dairy sector after two years of depressed prices.20 Sep 04:16 AM
AgribusinessSilver Fern Farms awaits OIO decisionSilver Fern Farms and Shanghai Maling have a few more nervous days to wait before they learn whether their joint venture proposal can go ahead.18 Sep 04:08 AM
