BDBDAgribusinessFive other countries interested in joining TPPFive other countries have informally expressed interest in joining the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement.07 Mar 01:30 AM
BDBDAgribusinessWholesale trade dips in fourth quarterNew Zealand wholesale trade dips in fourth quarter on decline in basic material products.06 Mar 10:27 PM
AgribusinessNew HQ too flash for Fonterra?Global diary giant Fonterra is moving into what could be the smartest new building in Auckland, but as farmers slash costs the move has been criticised as unjustifiable.03 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy lift offers spark of hopeEmbattled dairy farmers were offered a glimmer of hope when world prices firmed for the first time this year.02 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessLandcorp posts first-half lossLandcorp said it expects its profit loss to widen for the full year, reflecting a decline in milk prices.01 Mar 10:50 PM
AgribusinessWhat the dairy price rise means for farmersRise of 1.4 per cent ends a four-sale losing streak.01 Mar 05:54 PM
AgribusinessDairy prices back on the riseModest 1.4 per cent gain an end to four-sale losing streak.01 Mar 05:06 PM
AgribusinessEconomy grows despite woesPopulation growth, construction and tourism offset declines in NZ dairy prices.01 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessWhat's so special about A2 milk?Founded in 2000 by a Kiwi scientist and a multimillionaire farm owner, a2 Milk's market value has more than tripled to NZ$1.2 billion over the past year.01 Mar 01:00 AM
AgribusinessTechnology could unwind decade-long trend in tradeTo the extent that robots become a less expensive input than labor in the production process, multinationals will be encouraged to "onshore" output to move it closer to their customer bases.29 Feb 05:10 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade surplus surpriseNew Zealand unexpectedly posted a trade surplus last month as exports rose more than forecast, with higher shipments of wood, dairy and fruit.26 Feb 08:56 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWood, dairy, fruit push NZ into trade surplusThere was an unexpected trade surplus in January as exports rose more than forecast, aided by higher shipments of wood, dairy and fruit.25 Feb 11:45 PM
AgribusinessObama optimistic about TPPPresident Barack Obama told governors Monday that he remains "cautiously optimistic" that Congress will approve a sweeping trade deal with 11 Pacific Rim nations this year.22 Feb 11:00 PM
AgribusinessDark clouds loom for Ports of AucklandExcess supply in industry augurs tough six months.22 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessAvocado prices spikeAvocado prices have spiked to over $3 each after a "moderate" growing season and surging demand.22 Feb 12:30 AM
BDBDAgribusinessPorts of Auckland lifts first-half profit 9.5pcPorts of Auckland posted a 9.5 percent increase in first-half profit as the country's third-biggest port slashed its maintenance bill.22 Feb 12:30 AM
AgribusinessNZ may miss boat, medical cannabis exportsNew Zealand could miss the boat as an exporter of medicinal cannabis, horticulture expert Dr Mike Nichols said.18 Feb 05:00 PM
AgribusinessGolden apple industry on its way to $1b targetAfter some tough times, apple growers have enjoyed three record years in a row and are well on the way to their $1b target.18 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessPort of Tauranga profits dip on log export fallPort of Tauranga, New Zealand's biggest port company, reported a 9 per cent drop in first-half profit as export log volumes fell.17 Feb 10:30 PM
AgribusinessLandcorp, Shanghai Pengxin part waysState-owned Landcorp and China's Shanghai Pengxin Group - the company that bought the distressed Crafar farms in 2012 - are about to part company.15 Feb 09:15 PM
AgribusinessAnother price cut on cards for dairyingWestpac is forecasting a Fonterra farmgate milk price of $4 this season and $4.60 in 2016/17.15 Feb 07:20 PM
AgribusinessCattle breach escapes penaltyEnvironment Canterbury is standing by its decision not to fine or prosecute Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias and her businessman husband Hugh Fletcher after photos emerged of their cattle drinking out of a North Canterbury lake.10 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessAvocado shortage: Prices soar with demandA shortage of avocados combined with increasing demand for the fruit has seen prices soar this season.04 Feb 10:38 PM
AgribusinessWatch: Happy Kiwi hens wow the worldWATCH: A YouTube video featuring thousands of Northland chickens has unexpectedly gathered more than 600,000 views.04 Feb 12:15 AM
AgribusinessControlling costs is keyFor Garry Reymer, who farms near Cambridge, ongoing low dairy prices will mean more cost control, but he stops short of saying the situation is desperate.03 Feb 04:30 PM
EditorialEditorial: NZ can take pride in TPP deal on tradeLooking back, it is hard to recall a greater diplomatic achievement than the comprehensive trade and investment agreement that will be signed by representatives of 12 countries in Auckland today.03 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessStan Walker speaks out against TPPMusic sensation Stan Walker has spoken out against supporting the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).03 Feb 06:40 AM
AgribusinessDark days for dairy farmersFonterra's latest farmgate milk price forecast is already under downward pressure after dairy prices fell for the third time in a row at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction.02 Feb 09:05 PM
OpinionKinley Salmon: Cure on hand for Chinese headacheWhen China sneezes, New Zealand catches a cold - so the saying goes, and not without reason.02 Feb 08:22 PM
AgribusinessFutures market tips big fall in dairy pricesDairy farmers are bracing themselves for still more falls in product prices at tomorrow's Global Dairy Trade auction.01 Feb 11:00 PM
AgribusinessBeijing seeks to restrict formula brandsAsia's biggest economy looks to limit manufacturers to three labels and impose stricter safety procedures.01 Feb 04:00 PM
