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Wool product investment aims to have impact on new markets
Government backs plan to help grow New Zealand's strong wool sector.
Kiwifruit sector forecasts drop in profits
Yields drop and shipping costs continue to climb for the sector.
Multiple factors drive lower-than-forecast kiwifruit harvest
This season was expected to have a record-breaking crop of at least 190 million trays.
Jamie Mackay: Government to reap what they sow in climate fight
Like farming seasons, winter is coming for this Government - it could come in spring 2023.
NZ King Salmon's Blue Endeavour may require a capital raise
If it goes ahead, the first possible harvest for Blue Endeavour would be in 2027.
Nathan Guy appointed chairman of MIA
Former Primary Industries Minister to replace current chair John Loughlin who is retiring.
Govt invests $8m in Spring Sheep Milk Company
Spring Sheep Milk Company has multiple farms in the central North Island.
NZ brand Allbirds to cover costs of US staff seeking abortions
The company said the Roe v Wade ruling would directly affect the rights of its staff.
Redwood gains a toehold in central NI forest plantations
Coastal redwood is growing in popularity as a plantation species for carbon and timber.
Kiwis throwing away an estimated $3.1 billion in food - survey
Estimated value of food waste per Kiwi household has been pushed to $1520 per year.
Fonterra lifts milk price forecast, sets 2023 earnings range
Fonterra has lifted its farmgate milk price forecast and its earnings outlook for 2023.
'Brain milk'? Ārepa breaks into Woolies, fields Fonterra and Nestlé offers
$5m raise will help attack the US market.
ASB Bank predicts record $10/kg milk price for 2022/23
It would be the first double-digit milk price on record if it comes to pass.
Owners of unproductive land encouraged to grow 'black diamonds'
Ohiwa Black Diamond Truffles hopes NZ will grow a robust export industry.
Golden milk price may drop as costs rise for dairy farmers
Gloss of two $9-plus payouts for dairy farmers is being robbed by rising farm costs.
Global dairy prices dip slightly in latest auction
The average price at the fortnightly sale dropped 1.3 per cent across the board.
New Zealand's flower export market blooming again
Industry rebounded after Covid-19 lockdowns with sizeable payoffs for growers last year.
Overseas forestry investment company intends to be a good neighbour in NZ
Ingka Investments has been buying farming land in Otago, Southland and Hawke's Bay.
North Otago irrigation firm owes more than $50 million
Creditors meet today to decide the future of Kurow-Duntroon Irrigation Company Ltd.
Pain at the pump: Cost of importing petrol hits a record new high
PM comments on whether Govt will extend the fuel tax cut, as prices hit fresh highs.
Dairy companies rail against Govt support for Fonterra capital re-jig
Claim that Govt is enabling Fonterra to avoid the risk of legal challenge.
'A jolly good cross': Hereford stud adds Angus to the mix
Stoneburn Herefords owner has launched an Angus stud on his farm in East Otago.
Major supplier announces fertiliser price increases
Farmers notified prices would be lifted this week by between 6 and 25 per cent.
NZ all talk, no action on diversifying exports beyond China
Exporters as a whole have continued to focus on furthering their reach into China.
Brian Fallow: Clean, green — and a bit too pure
Reaction to farm emissions plan ignores hard realities about how NZ earns its living.
Nash hails success of Provincial Growth Fund
A PGF renovation was recently completed at Mihiroa Marae, Pakipaki.
Farming family promotes planting on marginal land
Otago/Southland has plenty of marginal land suitable for production forestry, family says.
Retiring stalwart holds hope for wool industry
Stuart Catto is closing his Oamaru business Catto Wool, after a lifetime in the industry.
Record-setting agri sector also riddled with anxiety, frustration: new report
Things to control in a world that feels like it's spinning out of control.
Farm, managers fined $95K for deaths of hundreds of calves
Farming company, managers fined $95,000 for the deaths of hundreds of calves.
Strong demand drives NZ carbon prices higher at auction
NZ carbon unit prices firmed on strong demand at the last Government auction.
Continuous Disclosure: How to manage the supply chain shock
Listen: Skellerup chief executive David Mair talks supply shocks and inflation outlook.
Decision looming for film studio on Te Awanga farmland
The project could see more A-listers coming to town if it goes ahead.