Latest from Rural business

Farmer satisfaction with banks continues to slide in latest Feds survey

Bank satisfaction down three points from the previous survey in November.

Politicians tight-lipped on proposed ETS changes aimed at limiting carbon offsets

Govt wants greater focus on emissions reductions, rather than removals.

What's in a Chinese label? Everything if you are Synlait and A2 Milk

The difference between Chinese label and English label baby formula.

Spotlight falls on India at international trade conference

Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said India is "a vital actor and an important partner".

‘Pretty sh*t’: Farmers & IMF assess NZ economy

This recession is hitting the rural economy hard.

Carbon auction failure not a flop, Climate Change Minister and experts say

Climate Change Minister James Shaw says the carbon market is working as it should.

Rural broadband: People are paying more for less, regulator says

Industry reacts to Commerce Commission’s Annual Telecommunications Monitoring Report.

NZ primary sector exports set for record

Export earnings expected to hit $56.2 billion by June 2023.

Tīrau chicken farmer makes changes for climate

Jeff Collings is working hard to decarbonise his 130,000-bird farm.

Has Tip Top’s owner been left with a sour taste in its mouth?

The value of its brands has been written down.

Offshore wind device for Pātea

The offshore wind technology can measure wind speeds, waves and currents.

Mixed note for dairy prices to start new season

Whole milk powder prices dropped at the first GDT auction for the 2023/24 season.

Infrastructure Report: A billion-dollar plan to build resilience

Damage from the cyclone and floods has been estimated to cost up to $14.5b.

Commodity export prices steady despite slowing China demand

Shipping costs continue to fall sharply as volumes ease.

Synlait, a2 shares jump on China regulator clearance

At last, some good news for the embattled dairy company.

Bruised, battered but still bold: Zespri’s hopes for kiwifruit industry after economic storm

Many growers in the sweetheart export sector are 'under severe financial stress'.

NZ's richest man does year's biggest leasing deal on new $100m warehouse

Warehouses for Synlait's new southeast Asia plant-based export operation.

Synlait puts Dairyworks, Talbot up for sale to pay down debt

The company's share price has come under downward pressure this year.