AgribusinessGreg Muir: Farming and the future of foodFarming is largely a long term intergenerational business. But what could that future look like?06 Nov 12:10 AM
AgribusinessIrrigated land rising quicklyNew Zealand has about 720,000ha of land under irrigation, but about half that again could be sustainably irrigated by 2025, an industry body says.05 Nov 04:00 PM
AgribusinessTPP text released: What does it reveal?"The large number of documents released today amount to over 6000 pages of text and market access schedules," Trade Minister Tim Groser said.05 Nov 08:33 AM
OpinionJane Kelsey: Trade negotiations with EU, just as fraught as TPPJane Kelsey explains what the EU has to gain from an agreement with NZ, which has almost no tariffs and Europe is the 2nd largest source of foreign investment.04 Nov 08:33 PM
OpinionPhil O'Reilly: Talks first step to really big dealJust as good as the RWC victory was the news that NZ and the EU are to begin working towards negotiating a free trade agreement, writes Phil O'Reilly.04 Nov 08:24 PM
AgribusinessPayout prospects fall as world dairy prices dropAny chance of an upgrade in Fonterra's farmer payout became more remote today after a big drop in world dairy prices.03 Nov 10:30 PM
AgribusinessVitamin spin-off boosts company's Bega Cheese returnsFonterra is in the process of transforming its Australian business, having taken a $108 million writedown of its yoghurt and dairy desserts assets across the Tasman in 2015.02 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessMilk powder price dip pickedThe price for New Zealand's key dairy export, whole milk powder, may drop about 5 per cent at this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction amid lacklustre demand.01 Nov 04:00 PM
AgribusinessInvenco more than deliveringPeter Maire says his new tech business doubled its revenue last year and is on track to double again next year, "easily".29 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionDick Wilkins: GE animal research on a hiding to nowhereRetired professor Dick Wilkins asks, why has AgResearch put such a huge effort into transgenic work, with so little return over 15 years, given the ongoing dire straits of the company?29 Oct 12:22 AM
BDBDAgribusinessKupe gas field reserves increase by 35pc - NZOGNZOG declared today a 34.7 percent increase in "developed reserves" at the Kupe oil and gas field.27 Oct 10:00 PM
AgribusinessEmissions tax touted for farmersFarmers might have to pay for their emissions like everyone else under a revision of the Government's main climate change policy.27 Oct 04:30 PM
AgribusinessTPP: NZ eyes boost to European tradeTrade talks with EU may take years to start, writes Audrey Young.22 Oct 04:00 PM
AgribusinessMilk supply about to hit seasonal peakFonterra's milk production is close to hitting its seasonal peak.19 Oct 04:00 PM
AgribusinessFarmers back Silver Fern China DealSilver Fern Farms shareholders have voted strongly in favour of a 50/50 joint venture with China's Shanghai Maling Aquarius16 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanRoughan: TPP? Let's suck it and seeThe debate over this trade agreement has been more intense than any I can remember, writes John Roughan.16 Oct 02:00 PM
OpinionCharles Finny: Exciting news from BrusselsThere's big trade news coming out of the EU.15 Oct 01:00 AM
AgribusinessUS arms expert to advise North business leadersThe head of NZ's branch of the US Pentagon's missile and fighter jet manufacturer is trying to help Northland companies arm themselves with information to win lucrative contracts with international governments.14 Oct 08:31 PM
AgribusinessNZ - EU trade deal takes giant stepThe ink is barely dry on the TPP and New Zealand has the prospect of another giant free trade deal in the offing.14 Oct 04:15 PM
AgribusinessTen big investors sought for NZ export pushGovernment is on the hunt for some big foreign firms to invest in local R & D over the next five years.13 Oct 10:55 PM
AgribusinessBeef returns beats sheep - 1st time in 20 yearsReturns from beef exports hit a record high last season surpassing sheepmeat returns for the first time in 20 years, Beef and Lamb NZ says.12 Oct 10:50 PM
Agribusiness$10.9 million granted to food researchersFood researchers have been granted $10.9 million under a new Government scheme designed to encourage scientific brilliance and boost exports.12 Oct 09:22 PM
AgribusinessSilver Fern board won't be movedSilver Fern Farms chairman Rob Hewett said the board remained convinced that a joint venture proposal from Shanghai Maling Aquarius was the best choice.12 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Backing a trade deal has never been so socially awkwardI feel for the Labour Party as it angsts over whether to support the Trans-Pacific Partnership, writes Liam Dann. Supporting trade deals has become extremely socially awkward.12 Oct 05:02 AM
AgribusinessChinese firm cans $42m dealLocal councillor says Chinese company's decision to pull out of a $42m farm purchase because of bureaucratic hurdles is a "slap in the face".12 Oct 02:24 AM
AgribusinessLandcorp backs alternative Silver Fern planState owned farmer Landcorp says it supports an alternative recapitalisation plan for the giant meat company.11 Oct 09:30 PM
AgribusinessSFF vote casts new lightAs farmers prepare to cast their vote on Silver Fern Farms' proposed joint venture with China's Shanghai Maling Aquarius on Friday, the prospect has helped explode the myth that co-operatives are in....11 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: TPP needs own investmentTim Groser has a sales job in front of him after the Trans-Pacific Partnership kept the doors open wide to foreign investment in Auckland's red hot housing market.09 Oct 03:30 PM
OpinionJohn Ballingall: TPP's legacy goes beyond tariffsAs dust settles on TPP negotiations, much attention will turn to analysing the full text of the agreement and understanding its costs and benefits, writes John Ballingall.08 Oct 08:29 PM
EditorialEditorial: Kiwis deserve quick end to TPP secrecyMost people will be more than aware that, like all public relations campaigns, this one will not reveal the full picture.08 Oct 06:56 PM
