PremiumPremiumBusinessShelling out: Audit questions hold up assessment of troubled mussel farmCabinet agreed to invest $16.5m more into mussel business despite ongoing losses.27 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPink pineapples, cancer and farming: Liberal new genetics laws on the way for NZAll you need to know about the Gene Technology Bill that is before Parliament.08 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwi electric fence maker Gallagher takes full control of European unitGallahger Group has taken full control of Gallagher Europe to further expand the business.03 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessOlivado liquidation: Seeka boss explains why they bought the companyNew boss hopes to keep jobs, liquidator says claims still coming in.31 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSynlait back in black, but still a work in progressSynlait is back in the black after last year's big loss, but challenges remain. 24 Mar 03:33 AM
BusinessSynlait returns to profit, beats forecast Synlait has beaten its first-half earnings forecast after going into the red last year.23 Mar 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessS&P says Fonterra’s balance sheet can handle Mainland saleFonterra's balance sheet will offset the impact of its planned sale Mainland, S&P says.21 Mar 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy farmers set for bumper earnings in 2025 Farmers look set to receive a high milk price and dividend from Fonterra this year.20 Mar 04:09 AM
CommoditiesFonterra’s first-half profit climbs to $729mFonterra raises first half profit, dividend, keeps $10/kg milk price forecast19 Mar 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidationAcross the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.16 Mar 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: A trade sale for Mainland?Australia’s Bega Group is a potential buyer due to existing Fonterra ties.13 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessFonterra reshuffles top management before saleThe dairy co-op is preparing to divest its consumer business.11 Mar 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy Fonterra’s latest outlook means big gains for dairy farmersFonterra raised its 2025 earnings guidance to 55-75 cents per share.10 Mar 02:46 AM
AgribusinessNigeria seeks to cash in on soaring cocoa pricesPrices have soared to a record US$12,000 per tonne in December.09 Mar 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWill NZ farmgate milk prices hold?Expectations of a $10/kg-plus milk price remain in place despite weak dairy auction.05 Mar 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessT&G Global posts 128% profit growth despite $9.9m net lossApples the 'engine room for growth' for T&G Global.03 Mar 12:28 AM
AgribusinessComvita optimistic about 2026 despite cutting 67 jobsThe honey producer spoke of a “radically simplified organisation”.25 Feb 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy US dairy exporters should fear NZ in China demand slumpThe US Dairy Export Council is flagging more Downunder competition in important markets.24 Feb 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra says full-year earnings will be in ‘upper half’ of rangeIt has a 40c to 60c per share guidance range.20 Feb 10:08 PM
BusinessThousands of farmers to earn cash for their climate effortsFonterra estimates more than 5000 farms will be eligible for a bonus next season.17 Feb 10:32 PM
BusinessA2 Milk first-half net profit up 7.6%, sets 8.5¢ dividendA2 Milk beats market expectations, ends half with net cash position of more than $1b.16 Feb 08:06 PM
New ZealandSkellerup posts record profit despite footwear sales slumpSkellerup expected its full-year profit to be between $52 and $56 million.13 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessZespri delivers on tall sales order for Asia-Pacific marketAchievement included record deliveries to Japan. 12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFake kiwifruit crackdown: Zespri imposters in China get jail time, finesThe sentences were over counterfeit Zespri labels.10 Feb 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessCrunch time for ready-salad producer as consumers react to tight economyFears small town may bear brunt of a major business' efforts to trade out of tight spot.06 Feb 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy northern geopolitical upheaval has a big fertiliser provider seeking a southern supplyWorry about geopolitics and NZ energy crisis blight otherwise brighter rural prospects.03 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesMarket close: Synlait share price recovery continues Investors react warmly to improve earnings update.27 Jan 06:28 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDown but not out: Fonterra's biggest business opportunityFonterra's Teh-han Chow says China remains the land of opportunity for Fonterra.26 Jan 04:00 PM
Agribusiness‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mudTwo workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.23 Jan 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessTall Timber: NZ’s biggest 20 forestry companiesWho are the companies behind New Zealand's third biggest export trade?22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy farmers forecast to get $4 billion boost from 'dream combo' of factorsDecember saw the highest milk solids collected for the month since December 2020.21 Jan 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessKiwi v Aussie dairy farmers: Who’s the least satisfied and looking for another job?Research results give Australian industry stakeholders plenty to chew over. 16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessMānuka honey’s sticky export situationThe industry is urged to learn how to keep the premium status of high-grade mānuka honey.12 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessNZ’s first big-scale vertical hort grower on block after size falls shortCompany administrators nix directors' hopes of trading out of trouble.06 Jan 11:54 PM