AgribusinessThe Economy Hub: Fonterra in a race it can't winFonterra's increased dividend payment isn't enough for most farmers to pay their interest bill, says Jacqueline Rowarth.24 Mar 02:52 AM
AgribusinessFernbaby formula claim not allowed, MPI saysThe Ministry for Primary Industries says it will take action against baby formula marketer Fernbaby if the company continues to make "therapeutic claims" about its products.24 Mar 02:41 AM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade surplus exceeds expectationsNew Zealand's merchant trade surplus reached $339 million in February.23 Mar 11:06 PM
Agribusiness1080 scare 'last straw' for manyExporters paid a heavy price for the threat to contaminate infant formula with 1080.23 Mar 06:10 PM
Agribusiness1080 threat struck Fonterra's 'heart'Powerful victim impact statement read in court ahead of the sentencing of 1080 blackmailer Jeremy Kerr.22 Mar 11:45 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Fonterra makes the right callCOMMENT: Fonterra has made the right call by accelerating dividend payments instead of extending its dairy farmer shareholders loan package, writes Fran O'Sullivan.22 Mar 09:20 PM
BDBDAgribusinessAir NZ gets knock back in cartel caseThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has won an air cargo cartel appeal against Air New Zealand.21 Mar 10:35 PM
AgribusinessNZ could be big gas exporter - GovtNew Zealand could become a major exporter of gas to Asia, Energy and Resources minister Simon Bridges says.21 Mar 02:23 AM
AgribusinessDairy doldrums hit farm valuesDairy farm values are tumbling, according to data from the Real Estate Institute of NZ.17 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessThe Kiwi behind that $40m farms saleThe man who became Northland's biggest dairy farmer puts his success down to the skills he gained helping on his father's farm as a child.16 Mar 07:57 PM
OpinionLiam DannYou're already paying for dairy downturnLIAM DANN: Homeowners may already be subsidising farmers as banks eye big losses in the dairy sector.16 Mar 07:00 PM
Agribusiness'Bank system can handle dairy downturn'However, even the Reserve Bank's best case scenario sees farm prices fall by 20pc, while the worst case scenario would see a fall in land prices of 40pc.16 Mar 01:00 AM
AgribusinessPlan to unleash new rabbit killing virusA new strain of virus that could decrease the number of rabbits by 30 per cent is up for government approval.15 Mar 09:52 PM
AgribusinessNZ buyer snaps up 10 farmsFarms south of Kaikohe which hit headlines last year when a Chinese firm offered to buy them have now sold to a wealthy New Zealand family.15 Mar 08:24 PM
AgribusinessDairy prices fall against expectationsWorld dairy prices went against market expectations and fell 2.9 per cent decline at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.15 Mar 05:50 PM
AgribusinessGlobalDairyTrade prices seen improvingFutures market pricing suggests tomorrow morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction will be flat to slightly better.15 Mar 01:05 AM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ calf prices hit record highPrices for weaned calves are hitting record highs amid increased demand and lower supply.14 Mar 04:32 AM
AgribusinessSynlait may need new capital investmentThe South Island dairy processor will need to consider investing in expansion given the rapid growth of A2, analysts say.13 Mar 06:47 PM
AgribusinessDairy farming survival of the fittestBank analyst has confidence in the sector's ability to adapt but says that some of those ill-prepared for the downturn will go to the wall.11 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's Leyland resignsFonterra said a member of its management team, Maury Leyland, has resigned for personal reasons, effective from March 31.11 Mar 12:30 AM
AgribusinessSwamp kauri emails to be releasedHigh Court rules 9700 emails detailing exports must be released by ministry.11 Mar 12:13 AM
AgribusinessSupport crucial for diary farmersSharemilkers and young people are leaving the industry as pay opportunities worsen.08 Mar 06:56 PM
AgribusinessFonterra remains sound, says CFOFonterra says it remains financially sound, despite high debt levels.08 Mar 06:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra cut bitter pill for farmersThe kiwi dollar has dropped this morning after Fonterra cut its farmer payout for the second time this year.07 Mar 08:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFive other countries interested in joining TPPFive other countries have informally expressed interest in joining the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement.07 Mar 01:30 AM
BDBDAgribusinessWholesale trade dips in fourth quarterNew Zealand wholesale trade dips in fourth quarter on decline in basic material products.06 Mar 10:27 PM
AgribusinessNew HQ too flash for Fonterra?Global diary giant Fonterra is moving into what could be the smartest new building in Auckland, but as farmers slash costs the move has been criticised as unjustifiable.03 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy lift offers spark of hopeEmbattled dairy farmers were offered a glimmer of hope when world prices firmed for the first time this year.02 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessLandcorp posts first-half lossLandcorp said it expects its profit loss to widen for the full year, reflecting a decline in milk prices.01 Mar 10:50 PM
AgribusinessWhat the dairy price rise means for farmersRise of 1.4 per cent ends a four-sale losing streak.01 Mar 05:54 PM
AgribusinessDairy prices back on the riseModest 1.4 per cent gain an end to four-sale losing streak.01 Mar 05:06 PM
AgribusinessEconomy grows despite woesPopulation growth, construction and tourism offset declines in NZ dairy prices.01 Mar 04:00 PM
