Agribusiness200 AgResearch jobs to be relocatedNearly 200 jobs at AgResearch will be relocated to Lincoln and Palmerston North with the Government today signing off on a new $133 million reconfiguration.01 Jun 04:41 AM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ struggling to commercialise good innovationNew Zealanders have great ideas but the commercialisation of them was "near zero", says Israeli entrepreneur Isaac Bentwich.31 May 11:00 PM
AgribusinessNZ 'should get rid of 80pc of its cows'Former president of Wanganui Federated Farmers says dairy farming is responsible for 80 per cent of the degradation of New Zealand waterways.31 May 08:31 PM
OpinionDavid Parker: Profiteers can pay for privilegeCOMMENT: Why should commercial bottlers of water privately profit from this scarce public resource without paying?30 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFarmers turn backs on abysmal seasonHopes are running high that the first GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction for 2016/17 will show an improvement in dairy prices.30 May 05:00 PM
OpinionNick Smith: Debate misses the markCOMMENT: If international consumers are prepared to pay for bottled water rather than a product such as milk, beer or juice, we should seize the chance.30 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFinancial pressure building on farmers - surveyFarmers overall remain satisfied with their banks, according to a Federated Farmers survey.30 May 03:32 AM
AgribusinessFonterra forecast improvesThe milk price of $4.25 per kg remains well below DairyNZ's $5.25 per kg estimate of breakeven.25 May 08:25 PM
AgribusinessGold cultivar boost for ZespriZespri has clocked up another record year for returns, partly reflecting a strong rebound from devastating effects of the Psa outbreak in 2010, but also robust demand for the relative newcomer to the kiwifruit scene - gold.25 May 05:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ posts trade surplus in AprilNew Zealand posted a bigger-than-expected trade surplus in April as volumes of kiwifruit and apples drove exports.25 May 12:44 AM
AgribusinessZespri's bumper yearZespri reported a bumper year for 2015/6, with the biggest-ever total return to growers.24 May 09:00 PM
AgribusinessIncrease in price of logs offsets lift in shipping costsNew Zealand export log prices advanced this month as a decline in the local currency made the country's shipments more competitive, offsetting a lift in shipping costs.23 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessSugar is getting expensive - blame El NinoHaving a sweet tooth is going to start hurting your wallet.20 May 09:39 PM
AgribusinessGovt steps in to assist dairy farmersAustralian dairy farmers want the government's help in gaining security around milk prices.20 May 09:32 AM
AgribusinessTeen's petition against dairy firmsIt's not only NZ dairy farmers unhappy about farm gate prices.18 May 04:30 AM
AgribusinessGlobal dairy prices rise at auctionDairy prices ended the 2015/6 season on a firm note with the GlobalDairyTrade price index rising by 2.6 per cent at this morning's auction.17 May 06:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessPrimary sector needs story to sell globallyNew Zealand needs to develop a new primary sector story to help sell its products to the world, trade envoy says.17 May 02:28 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra shareholders vote on changes next monthFonterra's farmer shareholders will vote next month on whether to accept governance changes to trim the board.16 May 10:15 PM
AgribusinessNZ, Philippine ties stronger at 50NZ's relationship with the Philippines is in great shape and growing as the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.16 May 09:20 PM
AgribusinessMayors: 'Moving port vital for city'The Ports of Auckland must be moved for the growth and prosperity of the city, say three mayoral candidates.16 May 05:30 PM
AgribusinessEarly payout boost for farmersFonterra says part of forecast final dividend will be moved up to ease low-price pain.16 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMild improvement in dairy prices tippedA mild improvement in dairy prices is expected at this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction - the last for the 2015-16 season.15 May 11:50 PM
AgribusinessClimate change impact faced head onWarmer winds carry fresh challenges to the major industries of regional New Zealand.12 May 02:24 AM
AgribusinessRichie recruited for Fonterra charm offensiveFonterra has enlisted the help of Richie McCaw to help show the co-operative is not a "faceless corporate".10 May 07:41 PM
AgribusinessMeet the site that is like Uber - but for tractorsExpensive farm equipment is sitting idle on farms around the country. MachineryLink Sharing wants to change that.10 May 01:30 AM
OpinionKinley Salmon: Learning to be a more productive nationNew Zealand has a productivity problem. We produce less per hour than most of the rest of the OECD and we aren't catching up.05 May 09:30 PM
AgribusinessFonterra cuts Australian farmgate milk priceFonterra said the price change better reflects the reality of the supply and demand imbalance affecting global dairy prices.05 May 12:43 AM
BDBDAgribusinessSilver Fern agrees to meet on Shanghai Maling dealNew Zealand's largest meat processor will hold a special meeting of shareholders on its planned tie up with China's Shanghai Maling Aquarius.02 May 01:51 AM
AgribusinessKiwifruit shipment cleared after scare - ZespriGrease found on a quantity of export-bound kiwifruit early this month did not pose a risk to consumer safety.28 Apr 10:50 PM
AgribusinessMurray Goulburn chief resignsGary Helou, managing director of Australia's biggest dairy company has resigned after the company lodged its second major earnings downgrade of this year.27 Apr 12:25 AM
AgribusinessHow Canada came to dominate the ginseng worldMystery has enveloped the ginseng industry-the biggest customer for a small Canadian county has disappeared.26 Apr 10:40 PM
