BDBDAgribusinessLog prices jump to a recordThe average price for roundwood logs rose to $90 a tonne in February, up $5 from January's average price.19 Feb 10:06 PM
AgribusinessNZ's 'Castle' sold after 30 year resistanceFamily sells last remaining slice of rural land next to Auckland Airport, ending a resistance that began in 1986.17 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessKiwi exporters face trouble in ChinaFor Comvita, an unofficial "grey" channel into China has played a big part in its success, but a change in the rules has hit sales.16 Feb 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra collection down 5pcFonterra said it now expects its milk collections to be down by 5 per cent for the current season.16 Feb 04:06 AM
AgribusinessNZ set for another bumper apple cropIt's shaping up to be another record year for the New Zealand apple crop in terms of volume, and it looks like quality will also be high.16 Feb 03:21 AM
BDBDAgribusinessA2 Milk first-half profit soarsA2 Milk more than tripled its first-half profit as demand for its A2 Platinum infant formula surged in its key Australia, NZ and China businesses.14 Feb 09:27 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDemand for lambs' wool lackingNew Zealand lamb wool prices continued to decline at this week's auction amid lacklustre demand during the peak production period. The 10 Feb 02:34 AM
AgribusinessMonster blueberry to hit NZ shelvesKiwi consumers could soon have their pick of a new super-sized superfood - a jumbo blueberry the size of a $2 coin.09 Feb 03:45 AM
BDBDAgribusinessZespri to license more SunGold kiwifruit in ItalyZespri International will licence more production of its SunGold variety in Italy to meet rising demand and ensure 12-month supply.09 Feb 01:48 AM
BDBDAgribusinessSynlait lifts forecast payoutSynlait Milk increased the forecast payout to $6.25 per kilogram of milk solids for the current season up from a prior forecast of $6/kgMS.08 Feb 09:08 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDecline in calf sales hits Allied Farmers profitRural services firm Allied Farmers said profit fell in its first half because of a decline in calf processing sales.08 Feb 08:47 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy product prices eke out surprise gainDairy prices have lifted 1.3 per cent at Fonterra's GlobalDairyTrade auction, with the important whole milk powder price up 1 per cent.07 Feb 06:07 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWhole milk powder set to fall at GDTThe price of whole milk powder, New Zealand's key commodity export, is likely to decline on the GlobalDairyTrade platform overnight.07 Feb 02:28 AM
Agribusiness'Moment of truth' for NZ agricultureRabobank says 2017 will usher in a period of considerable change and uncertainty for New Zealand agriculture.07 Feb 12:52 AM
BDBDAgribusinessLamb wool prices slump more than 50pcNew Zealand lamb wool, which was trading at a record high last season, has slumped by more than 50 per cent at recent auctions.06 Feb 11:24 PM
AgribusinessDairy cow shipment leaves for ChinaA ship carrying 4500 dairy cows has begun its journey to China after being cleared by authorities.01 Feb 10:53 PM
AgribusinessSheep and beef farm converted to quinoaAfter a third year of growing the South American grain quinoa in the Moawhango Valley, plans are underway to begin selling it labelled "Kiwi Quinoa".01 Feb 06:13 PM
AgribusinessNorthland in fifth drought in eight yearsFarmers needed serious rain - up to 100mm - but there was none on the horizon and soil moisture levels across Northland were extremely low.01 Feb 05:00 PM
AgribusinessPremium Whitebait ramps up productionNZ Premium Whitebait plans to ramp up production for exports after a first successful harvest.01 Feb 01:34 AM
BDBDAgribusinessKing Salmon passes FMA sniff testKing Salmon passed an FMA sniff test despite only hinting at challenges in Sounds.31 Jan 11:48 PM
AgribusinessFonterra still confident in ChinaFonterra is confident in its China strategy despite Beingmate Baby & Child saying losses for 2016 will be about double the previous forecast.25 Jan 05:43 PM
AgribusinessBeingmate expected loss widensBeingmate said its revenue and profitability showed a slight improvement but annual losses had become "more significant than previously expected".24 Jan 11:45 PM
Agribusiness'Old school' milk in high demandGlass bottled, pasteurised full-cream milk "straight from the vat" is making a comeback.24 Jan 09:29 PM
AgribusinessNZ sheep-to-human ratio shornNew Zealand's most often quoted statistic - the sheep to people ratio - has taken another hit, according to Statistics NZ.19 Jan 09:59 PM
AgribusinessWhole milk powder prices weaken at GDTWhole milk powder prices failed to live up to expectations by registering a slight fall at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.17 Jan 11:05 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy product prices riseDairy product prices inched higher at the Global Dairy Trade auction, stemming two consecutive declines.17 Jan 06:15 PM
BDBDAgribusinessLamb returns may be dented with high kiwiReturns from New Zealand's lamb exports may be restrained by the kiwi's strength against the British pound.16 Jan 12:14 AM
AgribusinessRemuera farmers stymie Katikati growthIt's a classic clash between urban growth and farmers.13 Jan 06:00 PM
AgribusinessNorthland farmers face big dryNorthland farmers are facing drier than normal conditions.13 Jan 07:01 AM
BDBDAgribusinessWool prices fall in first auction of yearWool prices at this week's auction fell, particularly for varieties sourced from the North Island.12 Jan 11:48 PM
AgribusinessBellamy's CEO exits after $500m wipe-outThe chief executive of troubled baby formula maker Bellamy's is stepping down in the wake of its share price plunge.11 Jan 08:57 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ dollar stays below US70cDealers suggest the Kiwi currency will likely trade between US67c and US72c over the coming months09 Jan 04:28 AM
AgribusinessExporters welcome lower dollarExporters look likely to benefit from a weaker New Zealand dollar this year.08 Jan 01:03 AM
AgribusinessTrump's trade talk said to be no bluffTrade officials have signalled that Donald Trump will take aggressive steps to boost exports.05 Jan 07:00 PM
