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Pic's Peanut Butter chief says its biggest challenge is meeting demand

Pic's Peanut Butter chief Aimee McCammon says the brand aims to keep production in NZ.

Milk price meltdown: The $5b hit coming to NZ’s economy

It means less tax for the Government and some farmers may not be able to stay in business.

‘Severe hit’: Fonterra flags pain for farmers as milk price forecast drops

Hurrell says midpoint of $7/kg will be tough on farmers and rural communities.

Freshwater farm plan rollout starts

Requirement for farms over a certain size to have freshwater farm plan has started.

Commodities downturn: Fonterra slashes milk price forecast

Price is well below what most economists were expecting.

'Just incredible': In-demand manufacturer's backlog goes from 22 to 100 weeks

Staff wanted for Rotorua export companies investing millions into equipment and expansion.

Zespri takes rogue gold kiwifruit operations in China to court

Strengthening of Chinese horticulture law opens path for civil action.

Egg shortage: Bakeries, cafes scrambling for supply

Hospitality and wholesalers say they have no access to the staple ingredient.

Opinion: Time to rethink how we grow and ship food

Opinion: It’s clear domestic food supply chains are challenged by climate change.

Is Fonterra's heavy hand still behind our milk price-setting system?

There are allegations Fonterra's still in the driving seat, despite industry law changes.

Allegation Fonterra has a deaf ear to its farmers' gains ground over emissions target timing

Subject had been 'a really big unknown for farmers' and had caused apprehension.

Sea change: Offshore wind power within a decade?

CEO of wind power generator enthusiastic about the potential.

Fonterra and Nestlé's sale of DPA Brazil faces challenge

The two dairy giants agreed to sell DPA for $210 million.

Concerns Russian attacks could spark food price mayhem

“Some people can’t just sit down and watch it online or from a distance. They’re heroes."

Nation of Debt: $63b down, farmers struggling to break even

Farm debt has come down but rising costs and a falling milk price are piling pressure on.

Desert oasis: How to grow three tonnes of lettuce a day where it’s as dry as dust

World's biggest vertical farm serving up fresh produce for Emirates passengers.