Rural Business news
Synlait gets second lifeline: Bright Dairy takes control in ‘watershed’ vote
Shareholders vote in favour of a $217m equity raise.
Fonterra to invest another $150m in Taranaki coolstore
It follows on from a $75m investment in a new protein plant at Studholme.
Why growers are moving production to Canterbury
FruitFed Supplies says there's a noticeable increase in horticulture in the region.
Synlait Milk secures new $450m banking facility
The dairy company has a new syndicate with eight banks.
'Game-changer': Kiwi fishing tech lands international award
'We're hoping to launch the product to the market within 12-18 months.'
Marty Verry: More forestry mills will close
OPINION: Three things need to change or we'll lose more timber mills.
Uncertain future for NZ live dairy cattle exports - Rabobank
NZ enjoyed the advantages of the Chinese live export market for much of the past decade.
Bill Gates backs Kiwi livestock genetics company to improve food supply in Africa
Gene editing a valuable tool for NZ Inc, says dairy genetics specialist.
The Country Fast Five: Meet Karl Davis
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Major expansion under way for dairy sector sweetheart Tatua
Tatua's cream products expansion is the single biggest project in its 120-year history.
Rural Property
Property report: Momentum remains subdued in the rural market
Sponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate's monthly look at the rural market.
'Bonkers' or brave? Restoring wonky buildings at $200m Ayrburn
'Some of these farmers must have thought we were bonkers when we turned up.'
Karapiro couple nuts about macadamias
Paul Gardiner & Helen Stockman are one season away from seeing the fruits of their labour.
Business news from around NZ
Watch: Rocket Lab’s spectacular abort after engines fire
Launch from Mahia scrubbed at last moment.
GDP falls 0.2%: 'Effectively a recession that's lasted two years' - economist
On an annual basis, GDP fell 0.2% over 12 months to June 2024.
Real Time Reo lights up Tāmaki Makaurau
Real Time Reo is an interactive platform heralding a new era for te reo Māori.
More Rural Business news
Synlait lifts 2024/25 milk price to $8.60/kg
The dairy and infant formula maker is in the middle of a $217.8m capital raise.
German newcomer sees potential in Gisborne apples
A German-owned company is investing in Gisborne's apple industry with an orchard purchase.
Agricultural aviators hit out at proposed 'tax on a tax'
Commercial agricultural operators could face operations safety levy increase of up to 47%.
'An added expense': 12 more buildings deemed earthquake-prone around Napier
“It’s just one of those things we have to do and we will do it as time and cash permits."
Comvita posts $77.4m loss after difficult year
Loss of a major customer and sharp fall in China demand blamed for poor result.
'Really great timing': New China deer velvet deal a relief for industry
New Zealand exports about $70 million worth of velvet to China each year.
'It's having an impact': NZ sheep numbers continue to fall
'Unfortunately, we're not seeing anything that will signal a sharp turnaround.'
A2 Milk disappoints, despite 7.7% lift in profit
A2 Milk's share price just got slammed, despite reporting a strong annual result.
A2 Milk profit up by 7.7%, share price drops sharply
The infant formula company has lifted its annual net profit.