AgribusinessGovt declares labour shortage in Tasman amid bumper pipfruit seasonThe Tasman areas has been hit by a labour shortage.05 Apr 03:22 AM
AgribusinessCall for Govt backing for cattle disease farmers in strife"If a farmer needs to buy a new herd, now is the time to be doing it."05 Apr 01:37 AM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices fall for fourth straight auctionThe price was down 0.6 percent from the previous auction.03 Apr 06:48 PM
AgribusinessPressure builds on cattle disease farmers waiting for compoBiggest risk in a biosecurity outbreak is farmers go bankrupt, says farmer body.03 Apr 06:34 AM
AgribusinessA2 Milk's strong run threatened by rivals in ChinaNestle had launched an A2 beta protein infant formula in the lucrative Chinese market.30 Mar 06:30 AM
AgribusinessMPI report offers theories on how cattle disease got to NZA report released last night reveals the possible pathways for Mycoplasma bovis into NZ.28 Mar 05:15 PM
AgribusinessA2 shares tumble after Nestle launches competing productA2 shares fell sharply after Nestle announced it is launching a competing product.28 Mar 08:07 AM
AgribusinessNZ first to try mass cattle kill to stop MBovis diseaseMPI has announced 22,300 cattle on 28 infected properties will be killed.27 Mar 07:36 AM
AgribusinessBacking for plan to slaughter 20,000 cattle to stop diseaseMinistry is still no closer to finding out where the disease came from.26 Mar 07:03 AM
AgribusinessThe Conversation: Should lab-grown meat be labelled as meat?Can animal flesh produced in a lab be called meat?26 Mar 05:30 AM
AgribusinessKiwifruit sales to China, Japan set to hit $1 billionDemand for kiwifruit continues as sales to China and Japan are tracking at record pace.25 Mar 01:44 AM
AgribusinessSpierings departure not linked to loss - WilsonTheo Spierings is set to step down as chief executive of Fonterra.21 Mar 08:22 AM
AgribusinessFonterra CEO's empathy with farmers questionedEMA chief executive Kim Campbell says Theo Spierings has done some "fine work".21 Mar 08:18 AM
AgribusinessSettlement and write-down drag Fonterra to a $348m lossCompany has written down the value of its investment in Beingmate by $405m to $244m.21 Mar 08:15 AM
AgribusinessKiwifruit industry needs to spend a cool $1 billion to keep up with hot demandZespri expects annual sales to double to $4.5 billion by 2025.19 Mar 08:20 AM
AgribusinessDairy auction unlikely to hit Fonterra's forecastThe futures market suggests prices may fall at the next auction.19 Mar 07:01 AM
AgribusinessTararua dairy farm wins Horizons Region awardSustainable and profitable farming were showcased at gala awards evening.18 Mar 11:35 PM
AgribusinessMassive 98 hectare kiwifruit property up for grabsPortfolio includes three Te Puke blocks and includes option to buy 677,720 Zespri shares.17 Mar 11:47 PM
AgribusinessPort prepares for wall of woodNapier Port enjoys record $16.7 million net profit.15 Mar 07:04 PM
BDBDAgribusinessMillennials driving demand for woolHead of Italian textile mill Successori Reda has been in NZ to look at high-quality wool.12 Mar 02:22 AM
AgribusinessWaikato muscles up its economic growth effortWaikato's first economic development agency takes flight.08 Mar 11:15 PM
AgribusinessAttack squad of weevils releasedWorld first horsetail weed control with weevils. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Mar 09:45 PM
AgribusinessPutting NZ on the path to zero carbonPlanned law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will have widespread economic impact.08 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessLIC rules out another cost shock from reformsLIC has been working on a new share structure proposal.08 Mar 05:29 AM
AgribusinessFonterra accuses former director of breach of contract and confidenceFederated Farmers says the injunction is causing "the Streisand effect".07 Mar 03:52 AM
BDBDAgribusinessNew vehicle sales slip 2 pct due to stink bug issuesThis is the first decline in new sales in over two years.04 Mar 11:34 PM
AgribusinessLocal Focus: Young Farmers competition including record numbers of womenNot just man-power on the farm - woman-power prevails. Made with funding from NZ on Air.03 Mar 04:20 PM
AgribusinessVeggie growers losing up to $100K a weekOne large grower has lost 85 per cent of his lettuce crops.28 Feb 04:03 AM
BDBDAgribusinessScales Corp profit slumps 17% on weaker pricesOn-orchard costs increased after poor weather.28 Feb 01:18 AM
AgribusinessSynlait's Waikato debut will barely ripple milk oceanNew dairy player on cards for the Waikato but region is still least contested for milk.27 Feb 02:08 AM
BDBDAgribusinessRecord imports and exports in JanuaryThe annual trade deficit for the year ended January was $3.22 billion.26 Feb 10:52 PM
AgribusinessPort of Tauranga profit lifts 13 percentNZ's biggest port posted a net profit of $47 million, up from $41.9 million last year.22 Feb 08:01 PM
AgribusinessError has farmers growing crop linked to cow deathsA mistake led to 556 farmers growing crops, which previously caused liver disease in cows.22 Feb 05:18 PM
BDBDAgribusinessA2 Milk made $1.7 billion for investors todayThe stock gained $2.31 to $11.60 in trading, valuing a2 Milk at $8.47 billion21 Feb 07:49 AM
