BDBDAgribusinessFonterra: NZ milk collection fallsFonterra Cooperative Group's New Zealand milk collection fell 10 per cent in the first month of the 2017 season, a typically low production period.14 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFarmer fury at rail-crossing charge planKIwiRail is introducing a charge to maintain private rail crossings, and farmers will be the first to be asked to cough up.13 Jul 12:47 AM
AgribusinessMonster container ship bound for NZThe biggest container ship to visit New Zealand will visit Port of Tauranga later this year.11 Jul 10:30 PM
AgribusinessNZ exporters welcome reassurances after BrexitNews that a free trade agreement with the EU is still on track, despite Brexit, has been welcomed by New Zealand's export sector.11 Jul 02:54 AM
AgribusinessIs Trump right about the TPP?Donald Trump has taken his anti-trade tirades to a whole new level.11 Jul 01:00 AM
AgribusinessFraudster May Wang appealsFailed Crafar farms buyer May Wang is appealing her convictions and her eight-year jail sentence. Wang, also known as May Hao, was 10 Jul 09:15 PM
AgribusinessManuka offers farmers a sweet futureManuka honey is making a big comeback with plans to develop a $1.2 billion honey industry.08 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessAnimal-spread illness on the riseNorthland farmers and possum trappers are being warned to take care around animals after a spike in cases of leptospirosis. Leptospirosis 07 Jul 08:11 PM
BDBDAgribusinessSeafood drives commodity prices higherNew Zealand commodity prices rose for a second month in June, led by more seafood and dairy products.05 Jul 01:28 AM
AgribusinessChina market laps up Miraka milkMilk processing firm Miraka is tripling production to meet a growing thirst for its UHT products in China.05 Jul 12:30 AM
BDBDAgribusinessPort of Tauranga chair slams Auckland 'super-port' ideaTauranga shareholders will take some convincing that a new port to serve the upper North Island would be a good move.04 Jul 11:50 PM
AgribusinessMP backs Northport optionNorthland MP and NZ First leader Winston Peters says Northport is the logical place to take Auckland's shipping freight, saving hundreds of millions of dollars.04 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessBrexit vote fallout a longer term risk for NZA UK or EU slowdown poses dangers if it ripples to our food markets, says expert.03 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessShippers name preference for Auckland port moveShipping operators favour a future replacement for the current Auckland port to be sited at the Firth of Thames over Manukau Harbour.30 Jun 04:12 AM
BDBDAgribusinessOptimism jumps on construction and tourismBusiness optimism jumps on the back of construction and tourism industries.30 Jun 02:00 AM
AgribusinessExporters see tough times aheadDairy, meat and wine industries anticipate toll on sales as British vote strengthens currency and upsets market.28 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMurray Goulburn sets low Aussie milk price forecastFonterra's opposite number in Australia has announced A$4.31 per kg of milksolids as its opening farmgate milk price for the season.28 Jun 01:15 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFarmers need to reconsider 'smart level' of debtFarmers Dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard says dairy farmers need to ask themselves what a smart level of debt is given the risk profile for the next decade.27 Jun 01:07 AM
BDBDAgribusinessSheepmeat, tourism may be hardest hit by BrexitNew Zealand's sheepmeat exports and tourists from the UK may be the hardest hit from the Brexit.27 Jun 12:41 AM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade surplus of $358m in MayNew Zealand posted a bigger than expected trade surplus in May as exports of logs, fruit jump.27 Jun 12:10 AM
AgribusinessBig Read: A fresh, new problem for farmersSome farmers are seeing sales drop as customers want prepared foods more than produce.22 Jun 05:00 AM
AgribusinessZespri tips profit boost from Gold3The release of 400ha to grow Gold3 kiwifuit under licence in 2016 will result in a hefty increase in Zespri International's corporate profit.21 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessTough times prove good for FieldaysNear-record crowds flocked to Fieldays near Hamilton, making it one of the biggest years in the event's history.19 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFarmers urged to 'hang in there'"Hang in there" - that's the message Fonterra chairman John Wilson was giving to farmers at Fieldays.17 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra unveils management reshuffleFonterra chief executive Theo Spierings has reshuffled the roles of some of his top managers for the third time this year.16 Jun 11:15 PM
AgribusinessFieldays attendance up 10pc on day twoAttendance at Fieldays on day two of the four-day agricultural event was up 10 per cent on the same day last year.16 Jun 11:10 PM
AgribusinessDrone promises to be farmers' eye in the skyA New Zealand company has developed technology that promises to deliver real-time data for farmers - from the sky.16 Jun 07:15 PM
AgribusinessFarmers show resilience as low price for milk persistsThere is no "get out of jail free" card for dairy farmers in the current dairy downturn.16 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessHow kiwifruit helped the dairy slumpWATCH: Despite the dairy downturn a big lift in kiwifruit and apple exports has boosted agricultural revenue.16 Jun 12:30 AM
OpinionTheresa Gattung: How we treat animals mattersCOMMENT: How we treat animals matters, not just to animals, but to ourselves and overseas markets.15 Jun 10:45 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWorld dairy prices steady overnightDairy product prices have held steady at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.15 Jun 08:10 PM
BDBDAgribusinessA2 Milk shares jumped 14pcA2 Milk shares rose 14 per cent after the milk marketing company raised its full-year guidance.15 Jun 03:51 AM
