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Fonterra upgrades milk price, reports 85pc lift in Q1 profit
The dairy co-op has raised its milk price and earnings forecasts for the year.
Methane pledge timing 'wasn't quite right' for Fonterra
Major dairy companies around the world pledged to disclose and tackle methane emissions.
Dynamic Business: Ministers tout Govt's vision for trade at US summit
NZ ministers have pledged to undertake a record number of trade missions.
Ag sector leader: Rob Hewett named Chairperson of the year
Hewett has ‘a profound connection to the land’.
John Loughlin wins Judges' Recognition Award at Deloitte's Top 200
John Loughlin's experience has added value to the primary sector.
Dairy prices rise in latest GDT event
Most products on offer rose in price, and mozzarella was offered for the first time.
Dairy and red meat exports to China forecast to grow in next decade
However, MFAT said eventually production growth would outpace consumption growth.
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Zespri says leap in kiwifruit volumes to weaker China market next year 'a big task'
Greater China sales please this season, but next year will be challenging.
Grower says Christmas tree season off to a slow start
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Deer industry in limbo after China changes import rules
NZ exported about $70m of deer velvet to China last year, most of which was frozen.
Waikato DairyNZ Farmwatch for week ending December 1
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'We get less for the wool than what it costs to shear it'
There is hope on the horizon for wool products thanks to a new Government policy.
Italian textile maker celebrates 30 years in NZ
Reda invested in NZ land to understand more about wool and the people who grew it.
Mass pre-Christmas job cuts expected at NZ food processing division
There are fears of 100-plus redundancies as Tomra cuts back its NZ operations.
Prices solid for quality store lambs at Stortford Lodge
Yearly steers also sold well this week.
Two more Bay of Plenty orchardists fined for unlawful groundwater use
The growers are among five prosecuted by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council this year.
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New AI tech for meat quality
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'Canterbury really came up trumps': Rockit makes move South
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Scott St John resigns from Fonterra board
Scott St John will resign from Fonterra's board, effective from March.