AgribusinessOverworked farmers awarded $22kWorkers weren't allowed time off, including a pregnant woman who was told she'd be laid off if she took maternity leave.25 Apr 11:30 PM
AgribusinessThirst strong for NZ winesExport growth is on the cards for the Kiwi wine industry this year amid rising global demand, says rural lending specialist Rabobank.21 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessUS cows feasting on Romanian cornThe trend towards organic produce means the US is now importing animal feed from Romania.20 Apr 09:12 PM
Agribusiness'Beacon of hope' for NZ dairy industrySignals that New Zealand could secure a better deal on its Free Trade Agreement with China is a "beacon of hope" for our dairy industry, said the head of an export association.20 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy rise drives up kiwiThe New Zealand dollar surged to a fresh 10-month high above US70c yesterday as dairy prices rose further than expected.20 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFloods hit Wrightson's Uruguay seed-cleaning siteAgricultural products and services company PGG Wrightson has warned investors that its seed cleaning site in Uruguay has fallen victim to that country's widespread flooding.20 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFarm prices fall across New ZealandThe median price per hectare is down to $33,897 in the three months to March, according to REINZ figures.18 Apr 02:16 AM
AgribusinessTight investment laws choke Aust food producersAustralia's farmers and food producers face a protectionist backlash at home against Chinese investment.14 Apr 12:40 AM
AgribusinessFonterra unveils plan to cut board sizeFonterra's first draft of suggested changes to its governance structure recommends the board's size be cut from 13 to 11.13 Apr 11:50 PM
Agribusiness104 jobs cut at Cavalier BremworthA rejigging of Cavalier Bremworth's operations will see up to 68 jobs lost from Whanganui and 36 from Christchurch.13 Apr 10:56 PM
AgribusinessCavalier Corp may shed 65 staffCavalier Corporation has started consultation with its manufacturing staff in Christchurch and Whanganui in relation to a proposed consolidation of its carpet operations.13 Apr 04:11 AM
AgribusinessFonterra puts spotlight on board make-upFonterra's first draft of its recommendations on the size and makeup of its board will be made public tomorrow.12 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessUS-based expert bullish on dairyNZX's planned new milk price futures contract can help bring stability to a dairy sector being hit by low returns, says visiting specialist Brian Rice.11 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessApples hot on marketInternational markets are "screaming out" for New Zealand apples.11 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessKey heads to China for trade agreement 'upgrade'Prime Minister John Key will visit China this month to discuss the free trade agreement between the two countries.11 Apr 04:43 AM
AgribusinessRosy glow in the primary sectorNew Zealand's biggest export - dairy - continues to suffer from oversupply and soft demand but other parts of the primary sector are booming.10 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionArancha González: Sustainable farms do business - and goodCOMMENT: Sustainable farming is about doing business while doing good. It is about ensuring decent income and benefits while preserving our environment.07 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessTaine Randell chases big money in ChinaWhat does an ex-All Black captain do when he's done and dusted with the game?07 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessInstitute makes case for independent directors on farm boardsThe Institute of Directors has made a case for adding independent directors to the boards of farming company operations.07 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMilk price hedge passes final hurdlesFarmers will have the opportunity to hedge their bets on the farmgate milk price when the NZX launches a milk price futures contract next month.06 Apr 07:58 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZX plans to offer milk price futuresNZX, the financial markets operator, is developing a new market offering New Zealand dairy farmers a way to lessen the risk of volatile milk prices.05 Apr 09:29 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices rise for second time this year"Pleasant surprise" at global dairy auction.05 Apr 06:20 PM
AgribusinessMinister: Dairy prospects soundPrimary Industries Minister Nathan Guy gave a group of Waikato farmers a pep talk yesterday.05 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessCould cash-strapped farmers sell shares?Fonterra could let farmer shareholders sell shares based on annual milk production to reduce debt, analysts say.05 Apr 02:19 AM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ commodity prices fall 1.3 per centCommodity prices fell 1.3 per cent in March as weaker dairy, forestry and seafood prices outweighed meat prices.05 Apr 02:00 AM
AgribusinessDairy prices tipped to drop againStrengthening NZ dollar, increased output from Europe and reduced imports from China add to poor outlook.03 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessLiam Dann: Rising kiwi is trouble for us allCOMMENT: The dollar is not coming to the rescue of struggling dairy farmers. It's coming to the rescue of retailers, motorists, gourmet food importers.03 Apr 08:00 AM
AgribusinessFitch Ratings: European milk production to delay price recoveryFitch Ratings said growth in European milk production will further delay a recovery in global milk prices beyond 2016.01 Apr 01:52 AM
BDBDAgribusinessShanghai Pengxin withdraws review of LochinverShanghai Pengxin has withdrawn its judicial review of the government's decision to decline its application to purchase the Lochinver station.31 Mar 10:50 PM
BDBDAgribusinessSynlait profit jumps on A2 formula salesSynlait expects premium payments to its farmer suppliers to double, mainly on the back of a boom in infant formula sales.30 Mar 10:30 PM
OpinionClive Crook: The case for free tradeCOMMENT: Does economics still believe in free trade?30 Mar 06:20 PM
OpinionAndrew Grenfell & Conor McElhinney: It's not just dairy farmers strugglingCOMMENT: McGrathNicol business partners Andrew Grenfell and Conor McElhinneyrs talk about the flow-on effects of low dairy prices.24 Mar 09:00 PM
