The CountryBig fishing companies to launch premium seafoodThe Ministry for Primary Industries and New Zealand's big three fishing companies have joined forces to develop a new "Tiaki" category of premium seafood.24 Feb 04:30 AM
DairyWestland Milk's Quin resigns as CEOHokitika-based Westland Milk Products chief executive Rod Quin has given notice of his resignation after seven years in the job.23 Feb 04:30 AM
DairyHouse prices, dairy slump threat to NZ banksHouse prices rising and no recovery in dairy prices both pose threats to New Zealand banks, Standard & Poor says.22 Feb 07:30 PM
HorticultureNZ may miss boat, medical cannabis exportsNew Zealand could miss the boat as an exporter of medicinal cannabis, horticulture expert Dr Mike Nichols said.18 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryOrchards facing labour shortage threatLate start to the season means apple growers will face a race against time to have fruit picked, raising concerns about the availability of labour.17 Feb 09:00 PM
DairyGovt won't relieve pressure on farmersFinance Minister Bill English says dairy prices will never reach $8 a kilogram again, but he is confident farmers will get through a drop in payouts and rising debt levels.16 Feb 02:54 AM
The CountryLandcorp, Shanghai Pengxin part waysState-owned Landcorp and China's Shanghai Pengxin Group - the company that bought the distressed Crafar farms in 2012 - are about to part company.15 Feb 09:15 PM
The CountryAnother price cut on cards for dairyingWestpac is forecasting a Fonterra farmgate milk price of $4 this season and $4.60 in 2016/17.15 Feb 07:20 PM
DairyFonterra invests in 'pink gold'Fonterra has upped production of lactoferrin - a special, high-value protein known in the industry as "pink gold" - at its Hautapu plant, near Cambridge.15 Feb 04:00 PM
DairyFurther tumble in dairy prices expectedDairy prices are expected to weaken again by up to 10 per cent at this week's global dairy auction as market continues to suffer from over-production.14 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Time for serious rethink on dairyIt is time for the industry and the politicians to take off their rose-tinted glasses and do some hard-thinking about our major goods export industry, writes Fran O'Sullivan.11 Feb 12:32 AM
The CountryCattle breach escapes penaltyEnvironment Canterbury is standing by its decision not to fine or prosecute Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias and her businessman husband Hugh Fletcher after photos emerged of their cattle drinking out of a North Canterbury lake.10 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionTPP fresh chapter in a proud historyFor the primary sector the TPP confers boundless opportunities not only for agriculture but for future generations of New Zealanders and their prosperity, writes William Rolleston.03 Feb 08:52 PM
BDBDDairyCommodity weakness sees stocks dipNew Zealand shares fell as weaker commodity prices weighed on equities in countries dependent on exports of raw materials.03 Feb 04:30 PM
DairyDark days for dairy farmersFonterra's latest farmgate milk price forecast is already under downward pressure after dairy prices fell for the third time in a row at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction.02 Feb 09:05 PM
DairyFutures market tips big fall in dairy pricesDairy farmers are bracing themselves for still more falls in product prices at tomorrow's Global Dairy Trade auction.01 Feb 11:00 PM
Dairy$980m Fonterra botulism case kicks offFonterra's multi-million dollar stoush with food giant Danone is due to be fought behind closed doors in Singapore next week01 Feb 08:10 PM
The CountryBeijing seeks to restrict formula brandsAsia's biggest economy looks to limit manufacturers to three labels and impose stricter safety procedures.01 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDDairyFonterra to review governance structureFonterra posed the question of whether a board stacked with farmers has the right skills to drive a global business.31 Jan 10:56 PM
The CountrySynlait cuts milk price forecastSynlait Milk has revised its forecast milk price for the 2015 / 2016 season from $5.00 per kilogram to $4.20.31 Jan 09:20 PM
BDBDDairyPressure on dairy farmers to sell upBanks say more heavily indebted New Zealand dairy farmers will be asked to sell up as non-performing loans increase.29 Jan 08:34 PM
BDBDThe CountryOIO approves Dairy Farms $47m farm buyDairy Farms NZ - likely to list on the NZ stock exchange, has been given permission to buy up South Island farms.29 Jan 12:40 AM
OpinionStock Takes: Baby milk trade faces regulationAustralasian infant formula stocks have proved a pretty good bet lately.28 Jan 08:35 PM
DairyFonterra cuts farmer milk payoutWeakening world dairy prices have pushed Fonterra this morning to announce a cut in its payout to farmers.27 Jan 10:15 PM
The CountryEconomy warning: NZ put on noticeLeading international credit rating agency has downgraded its outlook for New Zealand's economy.26 Jan 07:55 PM
DairySheepmeat prices tumble, beef prices highDry conditions helped drive lamb and mutton returns down in the December quarter, while beef prices remained at near record levels.25 Jan 04:00 PM
