AgribusinessWhat's so special about A2 milk?Founded in 2000 by a Kiwi scientist and a multimillionaire farm owner, a2 Milk's market value has more than tripled to NZ$1.2 billion over the past year.01 Mar 01:00 AM
AgribusinessTechnology could unwind decade-long trend in tradeTo the extent that robots become a less expensive input than labor in the production process, multinationals will be encouraged to "onshore" output to move it closer to their customer bases.29 Feb 05:10 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade surplus surpriseNew Zealand unexpectedly posted a trade surplus last month as exports rose more than forecast, with higher shipments of wood, dairy and fruit.26 Feb 08:56 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWood, dairy, fruit push NZ into trade surplusThere was an unexpected trade surplus in January as exports rose more than forecast, aided by higher shipments of wood, dairy and fruit.25 Feb 11:45 PM
AgribusinessObama optimistic about TPPPresident Barack Obama told governors Monday that he remains "cautiously optimistic" that Congress will approve a sweeping trade deal with 11 Pacific Rim nations this year.22 Feb 11:00 PM
AgribusinessDark clouds loom for Ports of AucklandExcess supply in industry augurs tough six months.22 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessAvocado prices spikeAvocado prices have spiked to over $3 each after a "moderate" growing season and surging demand.22 Feb 12:30 AM
BDBDAgribusinessPorts of Auckland lifts first-half profit 9.5pcPorts of Auckland posted a 9.5 percent increase in first-half profit as the country's third-biggest port slashed its maintenance bill.22 Feb 12:30 AM
AgribusinessNZ may miss boat, medical cannabis exportsNew Zealand could miss the boat as an exporter of medicinal cannabis, horticulture expert Dr Mike Nichols said.18 Feb 05:00 PM
AgribusinessGolden apple industry on its way to $1b targetAfter some tough times, apple growers have enjoyed three record years in a row and are well on the way to their $1b target.18 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessPort of Tauranga profits dip on log export fallPort of Tauranga, New Zealand's biggest port company, reported a 9 per cent drop in first-half profit as export log volumes fell.17 Feb 10:30 PM
AgribusinessLandcorp, Shanghai Pengxin part waysState-owned Landcorp and China's Shanghai Pengxin Group - the company that bought the distressed Crafar farms in 2012 - are about to part company.15 Feb 09:15 PM
AgribusinessAnother price cut on cards for dairyingWestpac is forecasting a Fonterra farmgate milk price of $4 this season and $4.60 in 2016/17.15 Feb 07:20 PM
AgribusinessCattle breach escapes penaltyEnvironment Canterbury is standing by its decision not to fine or prosecute Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias and her businessman husband Hugh Fletcher after photos emerged of their cattle drinking out of a North Canterbury lake.10 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessAvocado shortage: Prices soar with demandA shortage of avocados combined with increasing demand for the fruit has seen prices soar this season.04 Feb 10:38 PM
AgribusinessWatch: Happy Kiwi hens wow the worldWATCH: A YouTube video featuring thousands of Northland chickens has unexpectedly gathered more than 600,000 views.04 Feb 12:15 AM
AgribusinessControlling costs is keyFor Garry Reymer, who farms near Cambridge, ongoing low dairy prices will mean more cost control, but he stops short of saying the situation is desperate.03 Feb 04:30 PM
EditorialEditorial: NZ can take pride in TPP deal on tradeLooking back, it is hard to recall a greater diplomatic achievement than the comprehensive trade and investment agreement that will be signed by representatives of 12 countries in Auckland today.03 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessStan Walker speaks out against TPPMusic sensation Stan Walker has spoken out against supporting the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).03 Feb 06:40 AM
AgribusinessDark days for dairy farmersFonterra's latest farmgate milk price forecast is already under downward pressure after dairy prices fell for the third time in a row at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction.02 Feb 09:05 PM
OpinionKinley Salmon: Cure on hand for Chinese headacheWhen China sneezes, New Zealand catches a cold - so the saying goes, and not without reason.02 Feb 08:22 PM
AgribusinessFutures market tips big fall in dairy pricesDairy farmers are bracing themselves for still more falls in product prices at tomorrow's Global Dairy Trade auction.01 Feb 11:00 PM
AgribusinessBeijing seeks to restrict formula brandsAsia's biggest economy looks to limit manufacturers to three labels and impose stricter safety procedures.01 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessLiquid gold: honey exports up 41pcThe value of honey exports jumped to $285 million in 2015 from $202 million in 2014, according to the latest data.01 Feb 12:04 AM
AgribusinessSynlait cuts milk price forecastSynlait Milk has revised its forecast milk price for the 2015 / 2016 season from $5.00 per kilogram to $4.20.31 Jan 09:20 PM
BDBDAgribusinessPressure on dairy farmers to sell upBanks say more heavily indebted New Zealand dairy farmers will be asked to sell up as non-performing loans increase.29 Jan 08:34 PM
BDBDAgribusinessOIO approves Dairy Farms $47m farm buyDairy Farms NZ - likely to list on the NZ stock exchange, has been given permission to buy up South Island farms.29 Jan 12:40 AM
Agribusiness'Exporters are now feeling some dismay'New Zealand exporters say they are concerned that a political consensus on trade has been lost after the Labour Party came out against the Trans-Pacific Partnership.28 Jan 10:04 PM
AgribusinessWine exports reach record $1.5 billionNew Zealand wine exports have reached a new record high for the 2015 year.28 Jan 12:16 AM
AgribusinessTPP: Here's what the world is sayingHere's what the international media think of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).27 Jan 11:00 PM
AgribusinessPM: We're eyeing up surplus Crown landThe Government is eyeing up surplus Crown land to boost Auckland's chronic land supply shortage.26 Jan 11:30 PM
