The CountryGDT: Prices dip 1.6% in first auction of the seasonThe Global Dairy Trade auction saw a 1.6% price drop across all products.03 Jun 09:17 PM
The CountryFish stress forces King Salmon to reduce harvestThe fish farmer says its fish are not eating as much as usual.03 Jun 02:26 AM
The CountryNZAS to ramp up production early as hydro storage improvesHigher lake levels mean the smelter can ramp up production earlier than expected. 02 Jun 10:40 PM
OpinionJeremy Baker asks how we double exports by 2034Opinion: The food and fibre sector plays a vital role in New Zealand's total exports.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recoveryOPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.31 May 05:00 PM
The CountryPrimary sector unimpressed by Govt's horticulture reformsThose in the primary sector say the new targets don’t go far enough.28 May 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country$15b boost to NZ economy: Fonterra sets milk price forecast and earningsFonterra forecasts a milk price range of $8-$11 per kg for the 2025/26 season.28 May 09:15 PM
The CountryKPMG report highlights new trade priorities for agricultureKPMG's report urges NZ agriculture to seek new international markets. 27 May 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwi oat milk company lands major Australian supermarket dealFounder says the expansion across the Tasman is a significant milestone.27 May 05:00 PM
The CountryCould catnip wine be NZ's next big export?'It’s a chance for New Zealand to do something fresh and unexpected - yet again.'27 May 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryA2 Milk silent on A$350m acquisition talk Australian media report says the company will soon make a move for manufacturing assets.27 May 12:37 AM
The CountryHow innovative land use could boost NZ's agricultural productivityLincoln University releases new report, The Future Use of Land and How to Fund It.26 May 08:41 PM
The CountryFormer Timaru meatworks site sold for undisclosed amountSix hundred workers lost their jobs when the 139-year-old site closed last year.26 May 04:07 AM
The Country'Smells just like leather': Turning kiwifruit waste into opportunityLeather alternative aims to find a use for 50,000 tonnes of rejected kiwifruit annually.25 May 11:43 PM
The CountryFonterra divestment 'not about waving the white flag': CEOFonterra seeks strong support from farmers for divesting its consumer brands.25 May 11:20 PM
The Country'War stories': Experienced farmers a hit at Ag Pathways ProgrammeYoung farmers' brains were 'ticking over' listening to local farmers share their stories.25 May 11:04 PM
The CountrySound idea for raising strong wool pricesFloc panels, made in Christchurch, adhere like wallpaper, with natural adhesive.23 May 05:00 PM
The Country'Exciting': Turning blueberry waste into eco-friendly packagingScion and Mamaku Blue are developing sustainable fibre trays for blueberries.23 May 05:00 PM
The CountryAgritech leaders say Budget offers tax relief but lacks bold vision“All of this is a positive step forward, but now we need the next one."23 May 04:01 AM
The CountryWhat's in the Budget for agriculture?'When our rural communities do well, the whole country benefits.'23 May 02:00 AM
The Country'Surpassed a significant milestone': Zespri hits $5b in kiwifruit salesZespri sold a record 220.9 million trays, up from 164.2 million in 2023-24.21 May 09:53 PM
The Country'Seems crazy': Bakery using Aussie broker to buy butterKaye's Bakery in Invercargill often uses butter from Australia to make its products.21 May 09:33 PM
The Country'Feather in our cap': Norsewear wins Defence Force sock deal'It’s security for everyone here when you pick up a contract like that.'21 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy prices end NZ season on a flat note, will they stay high in 2026?The Global Dairy Trade auction ends flat as prices support Fonterra's $10/kg forecast.20 May 11:58 PM
The CountryPrices dip at final GDT auction for the seasonThis is the final GDT auction for the season, which officially finishes on May 31.20 May 08:41 PM
The CountryHow a Kiwi mother and daughter are transforming hygiene with woolWoolchemy won the Idea Raw Material Achievement Award for neweFibre.20 May 06:01 PM
The CountryNZ's red meat renaissance - RabobankOptimism is a welcome guest at the New Zealand farming table.20 May 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: ‘Perfect storm’ for flat whites - what surging food prices mean for the economy Butter, cheese, coffee...do rising food prices signal the return of high inflation? 18 May 10:28 PM
The CountryKiwifruit and sustainable sportswear: A year of the NZ-EU trade dealKiwifruit growers earned an extra $18,000 annually due to the NZ-EU FTA.17 May 06:00 PM
The CountryNZ’s timber industry braces for tough times aheadChina's construction slump hits NZ's timber exports, says expert Jeff Tombleson.16 May 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: $9 broccoli? Why NZ needs to put vegetables front and centreOPINION: New Zealand needs a national plan for vegetable production.16 May 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: 'Unlikely to impact' - analyst downplays Fonterra-Bega legal disputeAnalyst says risks in Fonterra-Bega legal tangle have been overstated. 15 May 09:00 PM
The Country'Job well done': Sanford doubles half year profitThe result comes off the back of good returns for Sanford's salmon farming operation.15 May 03:22 AM
The CountryButter prices soar 65%, driving food cost higher, new data showsStats NZ's selected prices index includes power, rent, food and travel.14 May 11:23 PM
