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Comvita builds up inventory after big lift in profit, revenue

Manuka honey exporter Comvita is building up inventory for when supply chains normalise.

Zespri grower earnings dip, alarm over fruit quality issues

Fruit loss and quality claims expected to keep tracking above normal averages.

Comvita profit flies up by 35pc on record revenue, sees more growth

Strong growth in China and North America propels Comvita profit.

'Lot of tears': Large job losses at Te Mata Mushrooms

Emotions high as company decides its future is Central Hawke's Bay, citing "encroachment".

Worst quality export kiwifruit in decades, NZ brand being hurt: Zespri CEO

Tough-talk as Zespri calls for industry-wide approach.

Marlborough salmon farm unable to harvest due to road closure

King Salmon GM of sales says three days of harvest has been lost.

Vertical farmer 26 Seasons to seek $5.5m for expansion

Vertical farmer 26 Seasons is seeking capital to expand its Foxton operation.

'One-off mechanical failure': Affco fined $138k for 'repugnant' river discharges

Judge Brian Dwyer described the discharges resulting from the breaches as 'repugnant'.

Dairy farmers urged to plan ahead to combat feed shortages

Global shortages and slow international shipping making it harder to get product into NZ.

Banks stick with their NZ milk price forecasts

Banks are sticking with their 2022/23 milk price forecasts despite another weak auction.

GDT prices fall for the fifth time in a row

Prices fell 2.9 per cent across the board, with WMP down 3.5 per cent.

Why this season's kiwifruit quality is causing export alarm

More than one quality problem in this season's harvest.

Foot-and-mouth disease: MPI says China still importing NZ meat

MPI rejects reports that China is banning New Zealand meat imports.

PGG Wrightson earnings hit record, sees strong year ahead

Strong performances from its retail and water business help push PGW to record earnings.

Avocado exporter targets Asia after disappointing returns in Australia

Oversupply in NZ's biggest export market Australia means lower prices for Kiwi growers.

Why kiwifruit earnings won't be so juicy this year

Fruit loss significantly above forecast, and returns heading south of June predictions.