AgribusinessFonterra's China infant formula sales run aheadFonterra's infant formula sales in China are running ahead of its expectations, chairman John Wilson says.01 Aug 03:19 AM
AgribusinessSharing cargo shipments strengthens exportersNew Zealand firms need to collaborate when it comes to shipping cargo offshore.31 Jul 06:45 PM
AgribusinessMcCully met Saudi businessman in farm dealDocuments reveal Murray McCully met the businessman behind a controversial farm deal while in Saudi Arabia - despite his office saying he had no plans for such a meeting.28 Jul 10:25 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Tide going out on global tradeCOMMENT: Looking beyond dairy, the picture is one of faltering growth in world trade volumes and mounting protectionism.28 Jul 10:15 PM
AgribusinessFonterra to update forecastFonterra will update its farmgate milk price and reveal earnings per share forecasts for 2016/17 on Monday.28 Jul 08:55 PM
AgribusinessBumper kiwifruit crop breaks recordsKiwifruit exports rose $105 million in June this year to reach $331m. The increase was up 47 percent, with goods exports rising $109 26 Jul 12:23 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFruit exports jump, led by kiwifruitNew Zealand fruit exports have been the shining star of commodities over the past year.26 Jul 12:14 AM
AgribusinessStatus quo amid Brexit 'divorce'Uncertainty persists as to what Britain's exit from the European Union will mean for New Zealand primary producers.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Agribusiness3,000-year-old pea easing inflation in IndiaBiologists are adding a gene to the DNA of the pigeon pea, in hopes of boosting export output by 30 per cent.25 Jul 05:00 AM
AgribusinessThe best bets for NZ food exports to AsiaExport opportunities exist well beyond the most obvious places.24 Jul 06:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy downturn drives LIC into the redThe dairy downturn has driven farmer-owned co-operative, Livestock Improvement Corp into the red.20 Jul 11:00 PM
AgribusinessGlimpse of light for dairy tradeThe latest GlobalDairyTrade auction offered few clues as to the likely direction of dairy prices in the season ahead.20 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices mixed in latest auctionA gain in whole milk powder offset a fall for most other products in the latest overnight dairy auction.19 Jul 06:35 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: A game of plant, nudge then smudgeCOMMENT: Trade disputes are difficult but the allegation of steel dumping by China is playing out more messily than most.19 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessKey gets 'absolute assurance' on China tradeThe Government has refused to confirm whether NZ Steel has lodged complaints that China is 'dumping' low cost steel in the NZ market18 Jul 11:30 PM
AgribusinessDairy's drop leads farm prices downFarm prices are on the way down, led by an 18 per cent decline in the dairy sector over the past 12 months.18 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessKey dismisses talk of 'trade war'John Key says China has given no sign that it has concerns with New Zealand, let alone threatened to retaliate against Kiwi exporters.17 Jul 05:40 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra: NZ milk collection fallsFonterra Cooperative Group's New Zealand milk collection fell 10 per cent in the first month of the 2017 season, a typically low production period.14 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFarmer fury at rail-crossing charge planKIwiRail is introducing a charge to maintain private rail crossings, and farmers will be the first to be asked to cough up.13 Jul 12:47 AM
AgribusinessMonster container ship bound for NZThe biggest container ship to visit New Zealand will visit Port of Tauranga later this year.11 Jul 10:30 PM
AgribusinessNZ exporters welcome reassurances after BrexitNews that a free trade agreement with the EU is still on track, despite Brexit, has been welcomed by New Zealand's export sector.11 Jul 02:54 AM
AgribusinessIs Trump right about the TPP?Donald Trump has taken his anti-trade tirades to a whole new level.11 Jul 01:00 AM
AgribusinessFraudster May Wang appealsFailed Crafar farms buyer May Wang is appealing her convictions and her eight-year jail sentence. Wang, also known as May Hao, was 10 Jul 09:15 PM
AgribusinessManuka offers farmers a sweet futureManuka honey is making a big comeback with plans to develop a $1.2 billion honey industry.08 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessAnimal-spread illness on the riseNorthland farmers and possum trappers are being warned to take care around animals after a spike in cases of leptospirosis. Leptospirosis 07 Jul 08:11 PM
BDBDAgribusinessSeafood drives commodity prices higherNew Zealand commodity prices rose for a second month in June, led by more seafood and dairy products.05 Jul 01:28 AM
AgribusinessChina market laps up Miraka milkMilk processing firm Miraka is tripling production to meet a growing thirst for its UHT products in China.05 Jul 12:30 AM
BDBDAgribusinessPort of Tauranga chair slams Auckland 'super-port' ideaTauranga shareholders will take some convincing that a new port to serve the upper North Island would be a good move.04 Jul 11:50 PM
AgribusinessMP backs Northport optionNorthland MP and NZ First leader Winston Peters says Northport is the logical place to take Auckland's shipping freight, saving hundreds of millions of dollars.04 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessBrexit vote fallout a longer term risk for NZA UK or EU slowdown poses dangers if it ripples to our food markets, says expert.03 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessShippers name preference for Auckland port moveShipping operators favour a future replacement for the current Auckland port to be sited at the Firth of Thames over Manukau Harbour.30 Jun 04:12 AM
BDBDAgribusinessOptimism jumps on construction and tourismBusiness optimism jumps on the back of construction and tourism industries.30 Jun 02:00 AM
AgribusinessExporters see tough times aheadDairy, meat and wine industries anticipate toll on sales as British vote strengthens currency and upsets market.28 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMurray Goulburn sets low Aussie milk price forecastFonterra's opposite number in Australia has announced A$4.31 per kg of milksolids as its opening farmgate milk price for the season.28 Jun 01:15 AM
