The CountryNew season brings good news for avocado fans'Consumers will be seeing some pretty good avocados on the shelf at the moment.'14 Aug 12:14 AM
Rural business'Wrong business, wrong place': Protesters oppose industrial park plan on sacred wetlandThe prospect of increased truck traffic raises safety concerns for children and cyclists.13 Aug 09:26 PM
The Country'Not sustainable': Desperate plea from struggling grain sectorMargins 'squeezed' as commodity prices haven't kept up with rising production costs.13 Aug 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHawke’s Bay wool queen sells business to retire after almost 50 years'I really believe that the young ones are going to come in and just be more innovative.'13 Aug 06:11 PM
The Country'Meaningful difference in the world': Two Central Hawke's Bay export businesses on the riseCentral Hawke's Bay businesses Starboard Bio and Ovenden Seeds taste success at awards.13 Aug 12:35 AM
The CountryEurope's Dawn Meats may pay $250m for 65% stake in Alliance GroupThe deal requires 75% shareholder acceptance at a mid-October meeting.11 Aug 10:51 PM
The CountryShould we start growing rice in NZ?Yuki Fukuda, who is growing rice on a hill in Nelson, says a stable NZ crop makes sense.11 Aug 10:30 PM
The CountryRural rebound: Farm profitability boosts PGG Wrightson's earningsPGG Wrightson's net profit rose to $10.7m, a 248% increase.11 Aug 10:14 PM
The CountryHorticulture sector faces skills shift as automation increasesAutomation requires skills in AI, robotics and data analytics to improve efficiency. 11 Aug 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFarming or forestry: Who's right and who's wrong as Govt ban loomsFarmer groups argue forestry is taking over productive sheep farming land.10 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryNZ avocado exports surgeExport volumes increased 170% to 3.6 million trays this season.08 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryT&G Global profit up amid booming apple salesT&G's Envy apples had a strong season, outperforming in key markets.08 Aug 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy gas shortages could halt production at key NZ fertiliser plantGas prices for industrial users are rising by 15% to 30%.07 Aug 05:00 AM
The CountryCanterbury firm keeps craft wool processing in NZWild Earth Yarns is taking over Napier's Design Spun equipment. 06 Aug 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy whole milk powder's price surge signals a strong dairy seasonButter prices fell 3.8% to US$7214/tonne, easing from May's peak of US$7992.06 Aug 04:12 AM
The Country‘The future of protein’ - Hastings startup draws investorsTurning dairy waste into a revenue stream.05 Aug 11:25 PM
The CountryPrices rise again in latest GDTThere was a 0.7% increase across the board in the latest event.05 Aug 09:24 PM
The Country‘Very concerning’: Kiwi wine industry dealt $112m Trump tariff blowNZ Winegrowers Advocacy says the tariff will go from 10c to around $1.10 per bottle.04 Aug 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'It was a shock': NZ trade group warns NZ will be worse off under 15% US tariff regimeThe change will make it harder for NZ to compete with Australia in beef exports to the US.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ can absorb 15% tariff shock – ANZ group chief economist Trump tariffs will hurt exports but the macroeconomy can cope, an economist says.04 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryRaw milk fans keep dairy farmers busy“We’re allowed 30 hours to sell the milk, but we sell out sometimes before 24 hours.”03 Aug 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Butter backlash overlooks farming's crucial economic roleOPINION: Why butter prices reflect New Zealand's agricultural success.01 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryUS President Trump slaps 15% tariff on NZ goods The White House has revised the tariff on New Zealand goods to 15% from 10%. 01 Aug 02:17 AM
OpinionOpinion: Expensive butter - the price we pay for dairy successOpinion: When an export does well, it’s good for the economy, but tough for locals.31 Jul 03:30 AM
The CountrySouthland dairy farmer who exploited migrant workers gets $15k fine for obstructing investigationFormer imam Reza Abdul-Jamar has already been forced to pay $300k by the ERA. 31 Jul 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Politicising dairy prices risks sending the wrong signal to business investorsOPINION: The real risk now is reputational.30 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMarket close: Synlait Milk and Mainfreight take hit, pulling NZ shares downSynlait Milk has revealed manufacturing issues at its Dunsandel plant.30 Jul 06:21 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Marked improvement': Synlait's recovery sees major earnings liftSynlait expects an annual net loss of $27m to $40m, down from a $182.1m loss in 2024.29 Jul 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMarket close: Fonterra bright spot as NZX 50 lifts 0.2%Infratil is quickly approaching the $12 mark for the first time since January.29 Jul 05:51 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIs another $10/kg season on the cards for NZ dairy farmers?NZX futures pricing supports the case for a $10/kg milk price for farmers. 28 Jul 11:00 PM
The CountryOrganic honey - from bush to boutique in CoromandelThe Mackenzies won gold and silver at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards this year. 28 Jul 09:47 PM
OpinionWill market forces be enough to lower butter prices?OPINION: Butter prices in New Zealand rose 46.5% in the year to June.28 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryNew $750m solar farm for Hawke's Bay: Why is the region turning to solar?The solar farm will be visible to thousands of motorists on SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd.28 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryUS tariff tussles stuff of nightmares for Bordeaux winemakersBordeaux's US market accounts for 20% of its total wine exports.28 Jul 05:00 PM
