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'Financially soul destroying': Restrictions force flower farmers to bin harvest

"This is all just going to go in the compost heap."

Grape shortage to hit winegrowers in pocket

"It's not about the demand. It's all about our inability to supply unfortunately."

New Zealand and UK fail to hit Brexit trade deal target

Officials had hoped to reach an accord by the end of August.

NZ futures market points to lift in dairy prices after slump

The market since March has been caught on the hop by higher production over autumn.

$20,000 fine for illegal rural land purchase

Those involved had not sought permission, required under the Overseas Investment Act.

Hasta la visa: Kiwi farm workers head back offshore

Immigration policy is driving New Zealand workers to take up jobs in Canada.

Red meat exports reach $870m in July

More than 25,300 tonnes of sheepmeat and almost 50,000 tonnes of beef were exported.

Auckland port delivers another 'disappointing' result

Dividend to Auckland city $3.7m.

Supply chain choke? Fonterra smashes it

Fonterra beats 2016 record - when milk production was much higher.

Shanghai billionaire fined $20,000 over Northland property

OIO intended to progress investigations and get court orders for asset sales.

Warning after digger takes out Mackenzie country broadband

Timaru, we have a problem.

New Singapore dairy plant to take on former sector ally

Singapore's Olam poised to announce details of $100m-plus Waikato dairy investment.

Sanford welcomes Ngai Tahu as its largest holder

Brokers at Craigs said to be buying shares in seafood company on behalf of Ngai Tahu.

Complexities of getting our food on to shop shelves in lockdown

How the Delta variant has blown a hole in the security of our supply chains.

Ex-All White Tim Brown's Allbirds files for multi-billion IPO

Filing reveals big ambitions but, for now, also big lossses.

Freight costs up almost 100% in last 6 months

"True impact of price increases has not been felt by clients and property owners."