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Dairy prices smashed by coronavirus

Wholemilk powder prices dropped sharply at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction.

Coronavirus outbreak snuffs out forestry sector recovery

The forestry sector was just starting to recover from last year's price slump.

Bankers spruik Tiwai, as analysts predict smelter will be sold

Rio Tinto would be better off paying someone $200m to take Tiwai Pt smelter off it.

Coronavirus: Big hit for dairy prices looms

Futures market pricing suggests dairy prices will weaken at this week's auction.

Yealands' whistle-blower fails in ERA bid

Employee's concerns led to company being prosecuted by MPI for adding sugar to wine.

Coronavirus: Crayfish backlog builds, fishers fear not filling quotas

Decision needed on 80 tonnes of live crayfish that cannot be sent to China.

Partner programme lifts marbled grass-fed beef

First Light's managing director, Gerard Hickey, says it's been a resounding success.

Farmers sending cattle to abattoirs earlier than usual

Dry weather is forcing Northland farmers to send animals to freezing works earlier.

Alliance Group takes 10% stake in India trader, QualityNZ

Alliance Group has taken a stake in India trading specialised, QualityNZ.

Fonterra warns coronavirus could have impact on sales

Fonterra is closely watching the situation in China after the coronavirus outbreak.

China beefs up NZ export take to nearly one third

China hungry for New Zealand food.

Rothesay Deer operation grew to take over entire farm

In 1978 Donald Greig's father let him have a small corner of the farm for a deer herd.

NZ agriculture set to extend profitable run - Rabobank

"This year is a very good year to be in livestock" says Rabobank's Tim Hunt.

Major Fonterra factory ditches coal

The Te Awamutu factory is now running on wood pellets.

NZ crayfish prices slump as live export trade to China stops

Crayfish prices have slumped after the outbreak of coronavirus in China.

How coronavirus impacts our crayfish and meat industries

Chinese New Year & corona virus "causing problems all over the place" for NZ exporters.

Buyers, kids both welcome at Craigneuk ram fair

Kids lend a hand as 282 rams auctioned at annual Craigneuk ram fair in Gimmerburn.

Oamaru Meats busy after Chinese ban lifted

"We're extremely happy about the progress we've made over the last three weeks".