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Cyclone could hit NZ dairy production
The wet Cyclone Cook weather could hit next season's dairy production.

Kiwifruit harvest halted by wild weather
Midway through harvest season and growers must pause due to flooding.

Dairy futures reach record after big wet
Persistent heavy rain in New Zealand spurred record trading in NZX dairy futures.

NZ producers fight Chinese knock-offs
Australian and NZ wine and food producers are fighting Chinese knock-offs.

NZ lamb shortage drives up prices
A drop in slaughter rates has pushed up prices to multi-year highs in export markets.

Farmers take stock after Debbie
There are fears flooding could affect next season's dairy production.

Tax incentives for R&D could be election issue
Tax incentives for research and development could shape up to be an election issue.

NZ commodity prices edge up in March
New Zealand commodity prices edged higher in March on higher meat and wool prices.

Zespri reports strong interest in bidding round
Zespri International reported strong interest in a bidding round for Gold3 licenses.

Dairy prices up for second straight auction
Dairy prices have risen again at Fonterra's fortnightly GlobalDairyTrade auction.

Dairy rebound tips growth for 2017, MPI says
Dairy rebound tips NZ primary sector exports into growth for 2017, MPI says.

Zespri calls police in kiwifruit transfer
Zespri have called in police over a potentially illegal kiwifruit transfer into China.

Sharing passion for living a healthy life
Busy mother-of-three Kate Ivey is helping inspire Kiwi women to get fit.

Jack Tame: Paying 'til the cows come home
Any commercial operation turning water into money should expect to have to pay.

Supermarket's new stance on eggs
Countdown is the first national retailer in New Zealand to make the commitment.

Waikino sheep milk in strong demand
A joint venture is contributing to the success of a new dairying sector.

NZ exporters welcome China deal
NZ meat exporters stand to benefit from new China trade deal.

Govt: FTAs to cover 90pc of export goods
The government wants free trade agreements to cover 90 per cent of exported goods.

NZ's trade deficit narrows in February
New Zealand's trade deficit narrowed to $18 million in February.

PM's case for $90m free trade deal
Bill English wants to bring the public on board with a new trade strategy.

NZ govt to spend $35m to boost exports
Government is earmarking $35.3 million to help primary sector exporters trade.

What to expect from Premier's visit
China is proving a counter-balance to Donald Trump's protectionist sentiments.

Spinach and salad supply shortage
Recent extremely wet weather across the country has put pressure on the greens.

NZ's future: Zero emissions by 2100?
Slashing pastoral stock numbers by up to 35 per cent has been suggested among ways to push New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions down to zero by 2100.

Landcorp Farming post first half loss
Landcorp Farming, the state-owned farmer, posted an operating loss in the first half of its financial year.

World markets poised for US Fed rate hike
Home owners face a key point this week if the Federal Reserve raises its official interest rate.

Palace Poultry denies caged-egg claims
Terry Fletcher of Palace Poultry has denied allegations that he onsold caged eggs as free-range.

Meat, wine fear Trump's impact
Talk of a border tax in the US is creating significant uncertainty for NZ beef and wine exporters