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BNZ puts dairying consortium into receivership

UK equity investors involved in Taupo and Otago farms.

Another Gisborne forestry company loses accreditation

Two Gisborne forestry companies have lost sustainability certifications within two months.

Fonterra appoints permanent COO

Anna Palairet had been acting in the position since June 2023.

PGG Wrightson downgrades forecast as trading conditions worsen

Market conditions are impacting the whole of the agricultural sector, the firm says.

Productivity fails to fire: Why are Kiwis working more for less?

Red tape and New Zealand's reliance on dairy cop some of the blame.

Low lamb prices could see more farmers planting trees

“There’s hardly any sheep and beef farmers breaking even."

GDT steady but cheddar takes a dive

Not much movement on WMP and SMP, while cheddar plummeted 8.5 per cent.

AI will be part of Scott Technology’s evolution, says CEO

The company reported a fall in net profit in its first half result.

NZ an export economy? We still have a way to go - report

NZ needs to earn more from exports to meet Kiwis' expectations of the standard of living.

'Proud that I’ve survived': Jamie Mackay on The Country's 30th anniversary

The Country's host has done okay for a Southland sheep farmer with a stutter.

Planned $300m fossil-free fuel plant will employ 100 workers

Australian-listed company Foresta has announced the signing of a 30-year lease.

'Let's flush the dunny and move on': PGG Wrightson chairman on what next after boardroom wrangle

Boardroom ructions at PGG Wrightson have been a major distraction.

US red meat demand helps offset weak Chinese market

Exports in February were up 10pc on the relatively low export value of February 2023.

'Not fit for purpose': Govt urged to sell farming body Pāmu

Pita Alexander says Pāmu had passed its use-by date and outgrown its original purpose.

Commercial fishers welcome lifting of US trade ban over Māui dolphin protections

Exports of nine fish species caught on the west coast of the North Island can resume.

Prices bounce back in latest GDT

The latest GDT result is the first increase in the last three events.

NZ’s highest-paid CEOs revealed, new record of $8.42m set for largest pay packet

Twenty-five chief executives received at least $2m in remuneration in 2023.

New agriculture minister to review dairy laws on Fonterra

Fonterra has been the dominant player in the market since its formation.