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NZ forestry faces winter challenges amid stable log prices - Marcus Musson

Opinion: Summer has been forest-owner-friendly in both weather and prices.

Food price dip in February fuelled by fruit and veges but butter prices shoot up

Can't believe it's not cheaper butter? Price rise data revealed.

Olivado owes more than $3 million, liquidators say

After oil company's troubles, demands made for 'unpaid debts'.

‘Nasty’: Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU wine amid escalating trade tensions

The EU plans tariffs on US$28b in US goods, including whiskey.

Stock Takes: A trade sale for Mainland?

Australia’s Bega Group is a potential buyer due to existing Fonterra ties.

Meat 'umamification' idea tops Dragon's Den competition

AgResearch senior scientist Renyu Zhang's idea makes use of lower-value product.

Fonterra reshuffles top management before sale

The dairy co-op is preparing to divest its consumer business.

'Short and sharp': Early feijoa harvest hits Gisborne, Hawke's Bay

Growers report good fruit size, but heavy crops have struggled due to wet conditions.

Market close: Dairy helps drive NZ stocks higher

NZ stocks close almost one percent higher after a late buying surge.

China to impose fresh tariffs on US agricultural imports

Trump inked an order to increase a previously imposed 10% tariff on China to 20%.

Unions concerns over new immigration policies for RSE workers

There are close to 9000 workers in NZ under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.

Pāmu reports half-year net profit of $62m

Pāmu - formerly Landcorp - is New Zealand's largest pastoral farmer.

Market close: Carpet maker Bremworth in attempted board coup

A cautious New Zealand sharemarket posted a near 0.5% fall.

T&G Global posts 128% profit growth despite $9.9m net loss

Apples the 'engine room for growth' for T&G Global.

Richard Wyeth appointed Synlait Milk CEO

Chairman says new chief executive is 'seasoned, tested and highly regarded'.

$19b boost: Agri sector set to carry NZ economy this year

Infometrics’ latest look at regional economies shows signs of recovery in rural areas.

Government-backed export initiative signed to grow Kiwi food exports

Agriculture is NZ’s largest export industry, accounting for almost half of all goods.

‘Nasty stuff’: Sam Neill joins fight for wool against fast fashion

Kiwis like Sir Sam Neill and Liz Mitchell are backing wool in a fight against synthetics.