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Controversial pesticide off the market in US

The announcement marks a victory for public health and environmental advocates.

Multimillion-dollar Zespri claim pulled

Kiwifruit exporter looking at how to recover significant costs.

Live NZ crayfish to be returned to the sea after China exports halted

Prices fall to around $80 per kilogram.

Coronavirus: Ewe prices plummet amid pressure on cold storage space

"It is what it is." Farmer remains pragmatic about ewe prices.

Major fruit producer in voluntary administration

Sunfruit Group currently employs 230 people across the Waikato and Hawke's Bay regions.

Dairy prices smashed by coronavirus

Wholemilk powder prices dropped sharply at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction.

Coronavirus outbreak snuffs out forestry sector recovery

The forestry sector was just starting to recover from last year's price slump.

Bankers spruik Tiwai, as analysts predict smelter will be sold

Rio Tinto would be better off paying someone $200m to take Tiwai Pt smelter off it.

Coronavirus: Big hit for dairy prices looms

Futures market pricing suggests dairy prices will weaken at this week's auction.

Rogue landlords fined $124,000 for flouting insulation law

Landlords have been shifting the cost of cold houses on to taxpayers, health expert says.

Fonterra's Australian milk collection slumps

Fonterra's Australian milk collection has slumped by 16 per cent so far this season.

NZ beef, sheepmeat prices drop after virus outbreak

NZ beef and sheepmeat prices have dropped in after the virus outbreak in China.

The fake-meat marketing lies exposed

Beyond the hype, fake meat has some bare bones.

Farm find leads to new healthcare export industry

Accidental discovery of fulvic acid in the 1950s now marketed as a dietary supplement.

Fonterra warns coronavirus could have impact on sales

Fonterra is closely watching the situation in China after the coronavirus outbreak.

China beefs up NZ export take to nearly one third

China hungry for New Zealand food.

Rothesay Deer operation grew to take over entire farm

In 1978 Donald Greig's father let him have a small corner of the farm for a deer herd.

NZ agriculture set to extend profitable run - Rabobank

"This year is a very good year to be in livestock" says Rabobank's Tim Hunt.