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Fonterra pulled up for not delivering anticipated information to shareholders

Fonterra is expected to deliver on commitments, says shareholder council.

Karapiro couple nuts about macadamias

Paul Gardiner & Helen Stockman are one season away from seeing the fruits of their labour.

Horticulture NZ chief Nadine Tunley resigns

'I want to restore my work-life balance and explore new opportunities.'

Say cheese: Waipū traditional goat cheese maker takes top trophy

Belle Chevre Creamery’s Betta than Feta won the Best in Class Goats Milk Cheese.

Government told heartland town's 'economic potential' undermined by roads

Council tells Government town's economic potential is "undermined" by roading network.

Canada dairy trade dispute rolls on as changes fail to comply with rules

Canada had until Wednesday to change how it administered tariff rate quotas.

Cream of the crop: NZ's 10 largest dairy farmers revealed

After a tumultuous decade, some new names have emerged as NZ's biggest dairy farmers.

'The decision is in our farmers’ hands': Alliance chief

Alliance Group chief executive Willie Wiese will meet with farmer shareholders next week.

Mice cause havoc on ship carrying 1.2m trays of kiwifruit to Europe

It's the first time in two decades that Zespri has encountered the issue.

Opinion: Why farmers need scientists

Opinion: Cuts in CRI scientist numbers will have long-term impacts for the primary sector.

Low mandarin prices have growers ‘feeling the squeeze’

'Prices are terrible this season, I think it’s just the economy.'

Genesis boss warns NZ's gas production is falling quickly but demand not

Genesis Energy says gas production is falling at a faster rate than forecasts.

Waikato DairyNZ Farmwatch: Nitrate poisoning risk increase

As cooler overcast conditions arrive, the risk of nitrate poisoning rises.

BNZ puts dairying consortium into receivership

UK equity investors involved in Taupo and Otago farms.

Another Gisborne forestry company loses accreditation

Two Gisborne forestry companies have lost sustainability certifications within two months.

Fonterra appoints permanent COO

Anna Palairet had been acting in the position since June 2023.