PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ dairy farmers better-placed as season hits its peakIncreased dairy production and better milk prices have boosted on-farm earnings.16 Oct 02:36 AM
The CountryKiwifruit company Seeka lifts earnings guidance, pays dividend earlyTop fruit quality this season brightens outlook.15 Oct 11:50 PM
The CountryPrices take a slight dip in latest GDT auctionOnly two products moved positively at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.15 Oct 08:09 PM
The CountryMarcus Musson: Positive signs from China but forest owners should hold the high-fivesSponsored content: Don’t go out and plan that trip to the Bahamas yet.11 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryAnnual food prices spike in SeptemberFood prices have grown by 1.2% in the year to September.10 Oct 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Fonterra on a roll? Contact's play for ManawaFonterra’s shares and units have performed strongly over the past 12 months.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat does China's economic stimulus package mean for NZ dairy exports?Only time will tell if China's economic boost package revs up consumer demand.09 Oct 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri’s case against illegal gold kiwifruit planting goes to new court'Pirated plantings' in global kiwifruit marketer's case.09 Oct 11:30 PM
The CountrySuccession: Farmers encouraged to think about the futureFarmers need to have open and honest conversations with their families about succession.09 Oct 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri pushes hard to sell second plan for offshore kiwifruit growing expansionThe global marketer says overseas growers deliver significant benefits back home.09 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryThe Country Fast Five: 'AI will empower the average farmer'The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.09 Oct 03:55 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFormer NZ winegrower of the year selling vineyard, cellar door and restaurant to focus on US wine exports'We just couldn’t justify continuing to have a lot of capital tied up in the vineyard.'08 Oct 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHydro reversal: Lake Pūkaki makes up for lost waterFavourable power generating conditions have put downward pressure on prices.08 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryAquaculture projects on Fast-track Approvals Bill a 'game changer'Aquaculture NZ says seven projects will create jobs in the regions and boost exports.07 Oct 08:17 PM
The CountryWhale watching while picking winter-grown greens'People have seen whales out there and a lot of dolphins. It’s absolutely fantastic.'07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMark Lister: What 2025 could hold for the NZ dollar's fortunesOPINON: Whether a stronger currency is good or not depends on your perspective.06 Oct 03:55 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra staff numbers on $100,000-plus swell in tough economic yearMost of the rises among regional New Zealand staffers.06 Oct 02:54 AM
The CountryEU's deforestation delay good news for NZ meat sectorRed meat sector welcomes news EU is delaying its deforestation regulation by 12 months.03 Oct 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTatua to the fore again in FY24 dairy payoutBulk products revenue down but specialised divisions post highest result yet.03 Oct 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: A2 Milk's next move, Sir John Key's US lawsuit moves forwardPlus, Thames Water has a credibility issue with its debt crisis.03 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'Good opportunities': NZ blueberry growers get access to South KoreaSouth Korean consumers will have to pay a premium for the New Zealand fruit.02 Oct 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryReserve Bank fires shot at critics - says it isn't hurting farmers and businessesRegulator argues its bank capital rules aren't hurting farmers and businesses.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMiles Hurrell: Fonterra on a mission to strengthen trade tiesOPINION: Strong trade relationships are vital to his co-op’s success.02 Oct 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThree mills close as high electricity prices hit North Island businessesThree North Island mills shut due to high electricity prices, impacting profitability.02 Oct 03:59 PM
The CountryNew chief executive for Beef and Lamb NZ“I’m deeply committed to agriculture and I see huge potential for sheep and beef farming."02 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryAnother positive result in latest GDTPrices have risen again in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.01 Oct 08:37 PM
The CountryTairāwhiti forestry decline hits local economyGisborne businesses are struggling as the region grapples with a decline in forestry.01 Oct 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMiddle East conflict could impact NZ exportersMany of NZ's friends are hostile or indifferent to Iran and its proxies, analyst says.30 Sep 11:13 PM
The CountryForestry not to blame for Smithfield meatworks closure, industry saysNZ Forest Owners Association says production forestry area has decreased in last 20 years.30 Sep 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWill a clean slate change Synlait's fortunes?Despite major repairs to its balance sheet, Synlait Milk still faces challenges.30 Sep 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIndependent analysis coming on Fonterra's consumer business sale pitch to farmer-ownersShareholders want to understand the impact on the overall business.30 Sep 04:30 AM
The CountryProposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'29 Sep 10:57 PM
The CountryGreenpeace takes Fonterra to task over grass-fed claimsGreenpeace says it plans to sue Fonterra over Anchor's grass-fed claims.29 Sep 10:32 PM
The CountryFonterra wants big capital return to shareholders if consumer products business soldThe dairy heavyweight has made six strategic directions.29 Sep 08:26 PM