AgribusinessEconomy warning: NZ put on noticeLeading international credit rating agency has downgraded its outlook for New Zealand's economy.26 Jan 07:55 PM
AgribusinessRisk of El Nino drought eases after rainRain since the New Year has reduced the drought risk associated with the current El Nino weather pattern, ANZ Bank said.25 Jan 01:30 AM
BDBDAgribusinessLamb's wool in heavy demandNew Zealand wool prices rose at auction yesterday, with lamb wool matching its all-time high.22 Jan 09:18 PM
AgribusinessTPP ministers to sign deal at SkyCitySky City's been named as the location for Asia Pacific trade ministers to sign the Trans Pacific Partnership deal on February 4.20 Jan 09:30 PM
AgribusinessHave NZ farmers escaped El Nino?It has caused havoc everywhere else but Kiwi farmers may get a lucky break.17 Jan 06:52 AM
BDBDAgribusinessLewis Road Creamery eyes China as potential exportLewis Road Creamery will make a final decision this year whether to export its organic milk into China's Shanghai.13 Jan 09:27 PM
BDBDAgribusinessCommodity producers had 'a year to forget'Commodity prices slid 1.8 per cent in December, taking the annual decline to 13 percent.12 Jan 02:00 AM
OpinionSteven Joyce: A chance for a land of milk and moneyAs we head into 2016, a trio of trade agreements signed last year will do much to grow the future incomes and living standards of Kiwis, writes Steven Joyce.12 Jan 01:06 AM
BDBDAgribusinessForestry investor buys NZ businessGreenheart Group has signed a conditional deal to buy Northland Forest Managers (1995) for $1.5 million.08 Jan 08:48 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWool prices up at first auction of 2016Wool prices rose at the first auction following the Christmas and New Year holiday period, helped by the lower New Zealand dollar.08 Jan 03:27 AM
BDBDAgribusinessAlliance moves to deepen cooperative cultureAlliance Group plans to entrench its cooperative status, encouraging farmers to 'share up' at a time rival Silver Fern Farms is watering down cooperative.07 Jan 07:51 PM
AgribusinessDairy price fall clouds Fonterra forecastWholemilk is down 4.4 per cent at first GDT auction of the year despite volume reductions, and outlook is weak.06 Jan 07:37 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ honey exports double on manuka demandNew Zealand honey exports doubled in November as the country benefited from global demand in the $2.1 billion industry.05 Jan 11:46 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy product prices post surprise declineDairy product prices unexpectedly slipped in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.05 Jan 06:20 PM
AgribusinessSmart farming eases the big dryEl Nino is technically past its peak, but the true impact of the weather pattern looks likely to play out over the next few months.03 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy farmers most optimistic in agricultural sectorDairy farmers are the most optimistic group in New Zealand's agricultural sector for the coming year, according to a Federated Farmers poll.30 Dec 10:20 PM
AgribusinessTough times in the US cranberry industryAs cranberry season reaches its zenith over the Christmas holiday, farmers are increasingly selling family-owned cranberry bogs to larger operators.25 Dec 04:15 AM
BDBDAgribusinessRecord high for A2 Milk helps lift indexBullish sentiment drives dairy firm's stock up 11.1 per cent on positive day for Nuplex and power companies.23 Dec 06:45 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Face-time in Beijing a Key priorityChina will be back on John Key's dance card in 2016 with PM making plans for another official visit perhaps as early as March, writes Fran O'Sullivan.23 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessChina top export destination in NovemberChina cemented its position as New Zealand's top export destination in November.23 Dec 12:00 AM
BDBDAgribusinessKiwifruit plan preps for growthOpotiki Packing and Coolstorage shareholders have approved a capital-raising plan that includes the Maori Trustee, Te Tumu Paeroa, and Bay of Plenty Regional Council's investment arm each taking a....20 Dec 04:00 PM
AgribusinessExport deal will boost dairy pricesThe elimination of export subsidies for agricultural exports is a watershed for world trade that will help boost dairy prices, Fonterra says.19 Dec 11:43 PM
AgribusinessLeading Zespri's recoveryZespri chief executive Lain Jager has been at the forefront of one of the most spectacular turnaround stories of the New Zealand primary sector - the kiwifruit industry's recovery from the Psa virus.16 Dec 04:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy prices eke out small gain in last 2015 auctionDairy prices finished the year on a slightly firmer note at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction, the GDT price index gaining by just 1.9 per cent.15 Dec 08:30 PM
AgribusinessClimate change deal: Who'll be first to break it?Nearly 200 countries strike deal on how to combat climate change, but it's what the energy companies do next that could make or break the agreement.14 Dec 09:34 AM
AgribusinessBiofuel way we can all aid climate goalsZ Energy says committing to using biofuel is one way people can contribute to the global effort to reduce climate change outlined in the Paris Agreement.14 Dec 12:50 AM
AgribusinessZespri returns steadyZespri's forecast per tray returns to growers have moderated after a strong 2014/15 season, but stayed steady on a per hectare basis.10 Dec 04:00 PM
AgribusinessListeria ham: What you need to know10 things you need to know about the ham recall, listeria, and the infection it may cause.10 Dec 12:54 AM
OpinionBella Katz: Frozen berries unsavoury crisesAustralian business Patties Foods sells its Nanna's frozen berries business just as Fruzio pulls its frozen berry range off shelves in its own Hepatitis A scare.09 Dec 11:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra holds milk price steadyFonterra has maintained milk price at $4.60 per kilo, but scrapped a farmer support scheme.09 Dec 07:40 PM
Agribusiness'I will never buy Beehive again'Several readers have contacted the Herald expressing their fears after eating the potentially contaminated ham.09 Dec 04:43 PM
AgribusinessFrozen berries: New hepatitis scareFruzio frozen berry brand is likely to be linked to a newly notified case of Hepatitis A.09 Dec 03:51 AM
