AgribusinessGoing spear! Asparagus shortage hits NZAsparagus - that gorgeous green spear at the top of the vege season right now - is going to be in short supply throughout the country.16 Nov 12:39 AM
AgribusinessMilk collection in doubt after quakesSome dairy farmers in the South Island might have to dispose of their milk due to road closures and other issues.15 Nov 09:51 PM
AgribusinessFarmers on standby to helpMid Canterbury farmers are on standby to take dairy cows from quake-affected North Canterbury dairy farmers.14 Nov 10:35 PM
AgribusinessWorld trade now 'a lot more complicated'Thanks to Brexit and Donald Trump's successful presidential election "the whole world has got a lot more complicated", says special 14 Nov 10:00 PM
AgribusinessFarmers pool resources to keep milkingFarmers are sharing cow sheds and generators as they try to carry out the daily business of running their farms.14 Nov 10:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra expects earthquake disruptionFonterra expects disruption to milk collection and farms that cannot be reached may have to dispose of their milk.14 Nov 08:25 PM
OpinionTrump's promise: TPP, trade deals axedCOMMENT: The politics of President Obama's signature trade deal simply became too toxic for Donald Trump.12 Nov 01:35 AM
AgribusinessMeat, wool lack NZ brand: reportA report suggests the biggest weaknesses - and thus opportunities - for NZ's meat and wool is its lack of "brand".11 Nov 09:18 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTrump's trade stance is serious for NZDonald Trump's stance on trade in a world where countries are putting up more barriers could be serious for New Zealand says Graeme Wheeler.10 Nov 04:30 AM
AgribusinessAgria to appeal NYSE delisting planAlan Lai's Agria Corp plans to appeal against a decision by the NYSE to delist the company's American Depository Shares.10 Nov 03:03 AM
AgribusinessExporters concerned about Trump effectExporters are anxiously waiting to see whether Trump's rhetoric during the election campaign translates into policy09 Nov 11:05 PM
OpinionIs vegetable protein NZ's agri future?COMMENT: If we are to meet our climate change obligations, there will have to be big changes in our agricultural sector.09 Nov 03:59 PM
AgribusinessFuture New Zealand: Damned damsCOMMENT: The debate around the impact of large-scale dams is often one sided, says water ecologist Dr Mike Joy.09 Nov 03:59 PM
BDBDAgribusinessManufacturer and exporter confidence dropsA survey of business conditions by the NZMEA has reported confidence in the sector falling to its lowest level in more than 2 1/2 years years.07 Nov 03:09 AM
AgribusinessAussies to get some Kiwi sausageNew Zealand butcher Hellers is selling its pre-cooked sausages to Australian supermarket chain Costco.06 Nov 09:46 PM
AgribusinessExport expectations hit six year highNew Zealand export expectations have peaked to their highest level in six years.03 Nov 09:30 PM
AgribusinessThai mourners shun Kiwi avocadosThe death of Thailand's monarch has caused a dip in avocado exports, but Korea is picking up the slack.02 Nov 03:06 AM
AgribusinessMilk price at highest point in 2 yearsEconomists went back to the drawing board to revise up their farmgate milk price forecasts.01 Nov 10:46 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices surge at latest auctionAt the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction the key whole milk powder price went up nearly 20 per cent.01 Nov 05:21 PM
AgribusinessMost farmers die doing routine jobsMore than half of fatalities on farms last year involved experienced workers carrying out routine jobs, new data from WorkSafe shows.31 Oct 11:21 PM
AgribusinessPay out in Central Otago winery spatThe owner of a Central Otago winery can't put off paying out a fellow shareholder ahead of their Court of Appeal fight over the value of the stake.30 Oct 12:10 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra assesses big drop in milk productionFonterra Cooperative Group is assessing the impact of a big drop in milk production this month on its contract book and future production plans.27 Oct 10:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessMercer says Edendale silo collapse cost company $45mMercer Group says the collapse of a silo at Fonterra Cooperative Group's Edendale factory could cost the unprofitable stainless steel fabricator as much as $45 million.27 Oct 04:39 AM
AgribusinessWestland Milk Products report $14.5m lossAngry shareholders have called for heads to roll at the top of Westland Milk Products after a reported loss of $14.5m.27 Oct 03:18 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra Australia raises milk priceFonterra Cooperative Group's Australian business has raised its average farmgate milk price to A$5.10 per kilogram.27 Oct 03:04 AM
BDBDAgribusinessStunning Wanaka land goes up for saleFarming entrepreneur Colin Harvey has put his 6,639-hectare Lake McKay Station up for sale.26 Oct 11:04 PM
AgribusinessWill Aussies import milk from NZ?Dairy farmers have warned a Senate inquiry Australia could soon be importing milk from NZ if their dairy crisis deepens.26 Oct 03:33 AM
AgribusinessTourism overtakes dairy as top earnerTourism earnings have soared to edge out dairy as New Zealand's top export earner for the first time since 2010.26 Oct 12:59 AM
AgribusinessNZ dairy production stubbornly highNew Zealand dairy production has remained stubbornly high, according to data from the Dairy Companies Association of NZ (DCANZ).25 Oct 05:22 AM
AgribusinessIRD picks a fight with farmersThe IRD appears to be buying a fight with farmers as it seeks to change a rule that has been in force for more than 50 years.25 Oct 01:11 AM
AgribusinessFonterra condemns China milk powder scamNineteen people have been arrested in China for allegedly repackaging expired Fonterra milk powder with a view to sell it.24 Oct 06:19 PM
AgribusinessDirectors booted for being too oldThree directors have stepped down from the board of Blue Sky Meats due to an age-related clause in the constitution.21 Oct 10:45 PM
AgribusinessDutch put their faith in dairy recoveryFarmers in the Netherlands have little appetite for state support, despite low prices.21 Oct 08:14 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices improve slightly, up 1.4pcInternational dairy prices improved slightly at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction, gaining by 1.4 per cent since the last sale early this month.18 Oct 04:17 PM
