BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices fall at first 2017 auctionDairy product prices fell at the Global Dairy Trade auction, sliding for a second consecutive auction.03 Jan 06:32 PM
EditorialDairy turmoil shows folly of narrow focusCOMMENT: Farming does not get the public attention is deserves.02 Jan 04:00 PM
AgribusinessJohn Luxton honoured for services to dairyJohn Luxton, former Dairy NZ chairman and one-time minister of agriculture, says his honour is for his fellow farmers.30 Dec 11:34 PM
AgribusinessHawke's Bay farmer made ONZMJustine Kidd, managing director of Hawke's Bay-based farmers collective Kitahi, has been honoured for her services to the dairy industry and equestrian sport.30 Dec 10:29 PM
AgribusinessBeef breeder Laurie Paterson made ONZMSouthland beef breeder Laurie Paterson has been acknowledged in the New Year Honours for his long and innovative career.30 Dec 04:00 PM
AgribusinessLessons for farmers from dairy slumpAll going well, the milk price could be revised up to $6.50/kg next year, economists say.29 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel Stewart: Who will stand up to dairying?COMMENT: As we head into another sweltering Kiwi summer, the water quality of our lakes, rivers and streams will continue to disappoint and enrage.27 Dec 04:00 PM
AgribusinessFarmers emerge from downturnDairy farmers face a brighter future after a big rebound in prices.23 Dec 03:00 AM
AgribusinessLewis Rd drops Fonterra legal actionLewis Road Creamery is "delighted" to have resolved a complaint with Fonterra.22 Dec 03:54 AM
BDBDAgribusinessNew Zealand milk collection falls 5.7%New Zealand milk collection fell 5.7% in first half due to unfavourable weather.21 Dec 04:16 AM
BDBDAgribusinessA2 scotches talk of infant formula woesA2 Milk Co shares gained after the milk marketer played down fears about the infant formula market stemming from ASX-listed rival Bellamy's Australia's extended trading halt.21 Dec 03:45 AM
BDBDAgribusinessMilk prices dip in GDT auctionPrices at Fonterra's fortnightly GlobalDairyTrade auction have dipped slightly.20 Dec 05:28 PM
AgribusinessBee product's NZ source in doubtA company has been charged for allegedly claiming its bee pollen product was sourced from New Zealand when it actually came from China.20 Dec 01:34 AM
BDBDAgribusinessTerra Vitae, Craggy Range post profitsTerra Vitae and Craggy Range have posted stronger full-year profits on rising wine prices and a bountiful harvest.19 Dec 02:50 AM
AgribusinessAlliance Group develops super lambInvercargill based Alliance Group says chefs and restaurants have offered favourable feedback on its new class of lamb.16 Dec 11:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWhole milk powder price likely to be flatThe price of whole milk powder, New Zealand's key commodity export, is likely to be little changed next week.16 Dec 12:59 AM
AgribusinessFrom Pumpkin Patch to ghost profitsFrom taxing ghost profits to the implosion of Pumpkin Patch, these are the biggest stories from the business year.15 Dec 05:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ dairy farm prices recoverNew Zealand farm sales rose 7.4 per cent in the three months ended November 30.15 Dec 03:21 AM
BDBDAgribusinessHigh dairy prices won't bolster farmers overnight, says GuyThe recent pick up in dairy prices back to profitable levels may take some time to flow through New Zealand's economy as farmers focus on paying down debt.14 Dec 10:26 PM
BDBDAgribusinessPrimary industry revenue to fall in 2017, MPI saysThe Ministry for Primary Industries has warned revenue from the sector is likely to fall by 0.8 per cent in 2017 to $36.7 billion.13 Dec 05:25 AM
BDBDAgribusinessShare milkers still feeling bank debt pressureA fifth of share milkers who responded to a Federated Farmers survey said they were coming under pressure from their bank on their 13 Dec 04:04 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra urges new PM to continue push for trade dealsFonterra has told investors in the cooperative's unit fund that it's critical the government continues driving regional and multi-lateral trade agreements.12 Dec 04:01 AM
AgribusinessFonterra aims to lift China UHT salesFonterra wants to lift its UHT sales in China through its flagship brand, Anchor.08 Dec 02:44 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra farmer payout upgradedFonterra has told shareholders that the indicative payout level this season will be $6.40 per kilogram of milk solids.08 Dec 12:09 AM
BDBDAgribusinessShanghai Malin completes Silver Fern Farms purchaseChina's Shanghai Maling has completed its purchase of a controlling stake in Silver Fern Farms.06 Dec 03:59 AM
BDBDAgribusinessDelegat to raise wine price in UKDelegat Group, the owner of Oyster Bay wine, has warned it will have to increase prices in the UK due to the sustained weakness of the pound.06 Dec 02:48 AM
BDBDAgribusinessKiwi recovers after Key resignationThe New Zealand dollar regained the ground shed after the shock resignation of Prime Minister John Key.05 Dec 07:50 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ sheep, beef confidence drops - surveyA sharp slump in confidence amongst beef and sheep farmers has tempered dairy farmer optimism in the latest Rabobank confidence survey of New Zealand farmers.05 Dec 04:29 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFive fined for price-fixing agreement over cattle taggingFive men have been ordered by the High Court at Auckland to pay a total $105,000 for their roles in a price-fixing agreement over cattle tagging.05 Dec 03:20 AM
AgribusinessNZ business reacts to Key resignationThe New Zealand business community says the economy is in good shape, but an impact could be seen at the next election.05 Dec 01:45 AM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ milk processors lift forecastsAdvances in whole milk powder prices at recent GlobalDairyTrade auctions is bolstering the outlook for New Zealand's largest export commodity.04 Dec 11:48 PM
AgribusinessMilk tankers, rentals access to KaikouraTwenty-three Kaikoura farms have had no milk pick-ups since the Kaikoura quakes hit on November 14.04 Dec 09:01 PM
Agribusiness'White gold' infant formula boom may be overThis baby formula company was a share market darling, riding the wave of a Chinese boom in demand. But the party's over.02 Dec 11:25 PM
AgribusinessMilk tankers to get access to KaikouraFrom Monday milk tankers and other essential freight will be given access in and out of Kaikoura.02 Dec 08:50 PM
