AgribusinessNZ wine pops its export corkNew Zealand wine has established itself as a major commodity after exports increased by 10 per cent in volume and value to a record $1.33 billion in the year to June21 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessLogs underpin port resultLog export trade helped offset a 10 per cent decline in Port of Tauranga's container business, allowing the company to report a record underlying profit of $78.3 million for the June year.21 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessWine exports increase to recordNew Zealand wine exports increased by 10 per cent in both volume and value to a record $1.33 billion in the year to June.21 Aug 12:37 AM
AgribusinessPort of Tauranga lifts profit as container volumes fallThe Port of Tauranga said its underlying group net profit rose by 1.3 per cent to a record $78.3m thanks to an increase in bulk cargo.20 Aug 11:49 PM
AgribusinessTrio take aim at crop lossEvery year around 30 per cent of crops worldwide are destroyed by pests and diseases, but scientists from three New Zealand universities have teamed up to develop a product that will enable farmers to detect diseases much earlier.20 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy prices slip to 2-year lowDairy prices showed signs of stabilising overnight, with the GlobalDairyTrade main price index slipping by just 0.6 per cent.19 Aug 10:07 PM
AgribusinessExport log prices up after big dipExport log prices have stabilised and are improving a little, despite conditions in the country's biggest market, China, remaining difficult.19 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessBig call for small beersExport demand for New Zealand craft beer is expected to triple over the next decade as Asian consumers develop a taste for boutique brews.19 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessProducer prices fall as dairy declinesNew Zealand producers' input and output prices fell in the second quarter of this year as dairy prices declined.19 Aug 12:26 AM
AgribusinessRussia's beef industry rounds up help amid sanctionsRussia is scouring the world for produce ranging from Chilean salmon to Egyptian oranges to fill a big hole left by its ban on Western food imports.18 Aug 01:55 AM
AgribusinessSwamp kauri firm goes underA swamp kauri company fined for draining protected wetland in Northland's "black gold rush" has failed owing more than $5 million.15 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessNZ unease over Russian food import banA one-year ban instituted by Russia on food imports from the West could hurt NZ's dairy trade, even though local exports are exempt, say economists.14 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessJohn Deere and the downside of an abundant harvestThis year hasn't been kind to the US agricultural sector, just ask John Deere, the world's largest manufacturer of farming machinery.14 Aug 03:02 AM
AgribusinessRobots head down the farmThe field of robotics has well and truly taken off in the past few decades, boosted by increasing innovation and a significant drop in the cost of materials.13 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Economic nationalism pitch not subtleThe <i>South China Morning Post'</i>s editors have a sense of humour: "New Zealand MP Winston Peters accused of racism over Wong joke" was the headline.12 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy conversions, urban sprawl drive down numbers of sheepWe've been the butt of sheep jokes for generations, but New Zealand's flock is in decline.12 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionPeter Lyons: NZ still floundering on buzzword of '70sItell my students that my initial enthusiasm for economics was sparked by the most attractive female teacher at my school. Unfortunately they will need to find other reasons for enjoying the subject.12 Aug 07:20 AM
AgribusinessAussie iron giants turn to cattle farmingAs prices for iron ore are projected to slip, cattle is becoming more attractive to Australian mining companies.11 Aug 01:40 AM
AgribusinessFormula firm back on trackAuckland infant formula maker New Image says it is "getting back into production" for the Chinese market now it has finally received clearance to export its products.10 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessPayout drop risk on dairy slumpDairy product prices slumped to the lowest level since October 2012 in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, paced by whole milk powder and cheddar.05 Aug 08:25 PM
AgribusinessFree-range scams 'widespread'An egg farmer who admitted duping consumers by passing off 2.47 million eggs from caged hens as free-range has claimed the practice is widespread.05 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessCommodity prices continue to slideCommodity prices fell for a fifth straight month, led by whole milk powder, reflecting a build-up of inventory in China and strong local milk production.04 Aug 02:01 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Govt needs to change message on tribal dairy debateWhy are dairy prices falling? Well, if you read industry commentary from places like the United States and Europe they know who's to blame. It's us.03 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessCrafar buyers' new $70m farm dealChinese company Shanghai Pengxin confirmed it is aiming to buy a $70 million North Island farm, which would be second-largest foreign purchase of New Zealand land.01 Aug 02:07 AM
AgribusinessFactory-grown produce finds growing marketThe old Sony factory in Japan's Miyagi Prefecture is up and running again. But this time it's an indoor farm that is the largest of its kind.01 Aug 01:15 AM
BDBDAgribusinessMarket premium exports to boost China sales - economistKiwi exporters should look to market more premium products to an increasingly wealthy Chinese consumer, says Shanghai-based economist Mary Boyd.31 Jul 01:04 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: US data crucial to the fate of kiwi dollarExporters can only hope that the economic news out of the United States this week will reinforce, or at least not reverse.30 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMilk cut hits rural folkA sharp reduction in Fonterra's milk price will put the squeeze on the industry and rural communities will feel the brunt of the economic impact.29 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessStrong log price run comes to endLog export prices have dropped sharply since March because demand in New Zealand's biggest market - China - has fallen while supply has substantially increased.27 Jul 05:00 PM
