The CountryCornerstone shareholder says rival bid could damage ComvitaComvita's cornerstone shareholder, Li Wang, says she supports the bid. 10 Nov 12:12 AM
The CountryA Kiwi's life in the world's largest dairy farmsBerwick Settle has managed dairy herds from 39C heat to ‑25C cold.09 Nov 09:43 PM
The CountryZespri upbeat as Asia markets navigate tough seasonRecord sales in China’s mid‑autumn festival buoyed confidence for growers.08 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: How NZ-India trade could soar if free trade deal finally landsOPINION: Talks have advanced through five rounds in seven months, faster than usual.07 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Is a2 Milk on a roll again?Shares in a2 Milk have rallied by about 77% so far this year.06 Nov 08:00 PM
The Country'Close to a 16-year low': Farm loan arrears fall on high dairy and beef prices04 Nov 10:56 PM
The CountryRed meat sector weathers United States tariffs for nowNew Zealand’s three major markets all increased in value in September.04 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBhav Dhillon: Indian Trade Minister’s visit signals momentum towards Free Trade AgreementOPINION: The deal could double New Zealand’s export growth with India.03 Nov 06:00 PM
The CountryFonterra phases out A2 milk range The co-op said it was seeking to sharpen its focus on lactose-free dairy. 03 Nov 02:15 AM
The CountryBreeding the 'wagyu of lamb' in Waimai ValleyAlastair Reeves has turned his eye to new sheep traits sought after by the modern farmer.02 Nov 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Is it Fonterra's time to shine?OPINION: Fonterra has come to the end of its multibillion-dollar divestment programme. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat Fonterra's $4.2b Mainland deal means for its farmers and futureEach farmer stands to gain about $400,000 from the capital return.30 Oct 04:00 AM
The CountryHalter replaces 30 towers after storm hits virtual farm fencing networkAbout 70 South Island farms lost service after last week’s wild storms.29 Oct 11:27 PM
The CountryFarmers give green light to Fonterra's sale of consumer business to Lactalis Mainland's sale will mean a $2 per share capital return for Fonterra's farmers. 29 Oct 10:55 PM
The CountryWhat will farmers spend their $200,000 each on if Fonterra sale goes through?'It’s not going to all go on gold-plated utes and tractors.'29 Oct 08:42 PM
The Country$152m windfall for Northland dairy farmers from Fonterra sale likely spent on debtMost farmers plan to use the payout to cut debt amid global uncertainty.29 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The challenge of GM foods and climate changeOPINION: GM foods could be the key to local climate action. Do we want that?28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat’s at stake as Fonterra farmers decide fate of $4.2b Lactalis dealThe deal would see Fonterra’s Anchor and Mainland brands sold to Lactalis.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRural businessCars, fighter jets and family dinner: How Rocket Lab’s Sir Peter Beck unwindsThe billionaire jokes he 'probably won’t be winning any awards' for father of the year.26 Oct 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Takeover battle brews for Comvita as founder mounts rival bid against rich-lister's investment companyFounder Alan Bougen is rallying investors to oppose the Florenz bid.23 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'We've got to deliver': Rockit apple chief on what it got wrong and plans to fix itRockit plans a three-year reset after supply outpaced demand post-Cyclone Gabrielle.22 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryGDT technical glitch delays resultsInitial results showed a whopping 22% increase before prices disappeared altogether.22 Oct 03:05 AM
The CountryWhy Fonterra's selling its dairy brands - and why is Winston angry about it?It's a billion-dollar deal that will change the shape of New Zealand's dairy industry.22 Oct 01:20 AM
The CountryFonterra to boost butter production after selling off brandsThe dairy giant will spend $75 million to expand butter production.21 Oct 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFighting to be heard: Injured Talley’s staff detail long battle for compensationEvidence showed one Invercargill worker waited two years for $7000 in pay.21 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountryHow China weaponised soybeans to squeeze US farmersBeijing is putting pressure on Trump ahead of his trade-focused meeting with Xi Jinping.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAlliance farmers back $270m deal for Irish company to take control of meat processorAround $200m of the investment will go toward reducing Alliance’s debt.20 Oct 08:37 PM
The CountryNZ red meat exports hit $717m in AugustThe United States was the largest overall market by value for the month.20 Oct 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBringing the buzz: Kiwi honey-based energy drink eyes overseas expansion after early growthIt took just seven months for Alex McDonald to take Mānuka Phuel from idea to can.20 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFight for control over NZ's biggest sheep meat exporter heats up ahead of voteAlliance director Mark Wynne is confident the Dawn Meats deal will proceed. 17 Oct 02:22 AM
The CountryBarker's $60m factory expansion nearly completeIconic South Canterbury fruit company's expansion will come to fruition later this year.16 Oct 10:25 PM