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NZ's only organic chicken farm sold to Inghams

Ben and George Bostock will remain involved in the business.

China's red meat demand falls again

The US was again the largest export market with China coming second, although it fell 38%.

Verkerks selling Ashburton abattoir to Japanese firm for $15m

The Verkerks brand markets salamis and small goods into many NZ supermarkets.

Americans' love of the 'good old hamburger' helps NZ red meat sector

“There’s no one in the world that consumes burgers like the North Americans do."

How a $448 million wind farm was nearly blown off course

From multiple cyclones to Covid lockdowns and cement gone wrong.

Farming sector 'red tape' review: Govt releases terms of reference

'The current process is like being in the ice cream queue behind a family of 13.'

Kiwi exporters struggling with doubled shipping costs

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said global rates have nearly doubled since April.

Carpet campaign - $2m to get the word out about wool

'We want this audience to understand that you live your life on carpet.'

Farmer confidence remains at 'stubbornly low levels'

Feds’ latest Farm Confidence survey shows it has fallen since the start of the year.

Doubling Kiwi exports to grow NZ’s wealth

NZTE has launched a new global investment drive.

The New Zealand tax rule that stops talent staying

We have an outdated international tax regime that contradicts our immigration strategy.

Opinion: Don’t be afraid of running towards the hard stuff

OPINION: NZ's markets will define the standards we must meet, regulations are secondary.

Has offshore investment swamped our dairy sector?

Tim McCready unpacks a report into the New Zealand dairy industry.

Todd McClay: Primary sector stands ready to deliver for New Zealanders

Opinion: New Zealand farmers are world best – but we must do more.

The global food system is owned by an ever smaller number of companies - Opinion

OPINION: Across the world, more than 800 million people spend their days hungry.

Donald Trump eyes bigger trade war in second term

New York Times: Trump is promising to ratchet up his trade war to a much greater degree.

Agribusiness and Trade: Luxon dubbed NZ’s ‘salesman in chief’

Business people accompanying Luxon in Tokyo called him 'chief marketing officer'.

Opinion: Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emission Tax: The Danes tackle the hard stuff

OPINION: Mixing trade policy, agriculture and emissions pricing can seem complex.