BDBDThe CountryHigh NZ dollar biggest risk to farm, forest exports The risk of the kiwi dollar remaining high is the biggest risk to Government forecasts for growth in the nation's farm, forestry and seafood exports, a new Government report says.10 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryDairy keeps title as 2011 commodity kingThe dairy industry has been a star performer for decades, but the time has come for others in the New Zealand family of commodities to share the limelight...21 Dec 07:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryCommodity prices extend decline for sixth month, gains in kiwi dollar terms01 Dec 01:45 AM
BDBDThe CountryTerms of trade dips on commodity price falls, strong dollarNew Zealand's terms of trade - the amount of imports that can be funded by a fixed quantity of exports - fell in the third quarter, driven by falling prices for primary sector exports and a strong kiwi dollar.30 Nov 10:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryNZ primary sector exports to surge by 2015, says MAFA Treasury forecast of a plunging kiwi dollar should mean a surge in the New Zealand primary sector, says a new MAF report.13 Jun 11:15 PM
BDBDThe CountrySecret talks on farmers' trading planFonterra's bold plan strikes hurdles, writes Jonathan Underhill.10 May 05:30 PM
OpinionMike Joy: The dying myth of a clean, green AotearoaHas anyone noticed that "100 per cent pure New Zealand" has quietly been changed to "100 per cent pure you"?24 Apr 05:30 PM
The CountryMerger 'will cost more than it saves'About 60 jobs are expected to be cut in a merger between the Ministry of Fisheries and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry announced today, but the Public Service Association says restructuring will cost more than it saves.10 Mar 01:45 AM
The CountryRedbacks could threaten native wildlife - scientistRedback spiders could thrive in some areas of NZ, posing a real threat to native wildlife, a scientist says.08 Nov 07:43 PM
The CountryRecord June trade surplus on higher dairy, forestry exportsNew Zealand recorded a trade surplus of $276 million for the month of June, equivalent to 7.3 per cent of exports.29 Jul 12:00 AM
The CountryFarm, forestry exports bounce backNew Zealand's farm and forestry exports are bouncing back in the wake of the global recession, agricultural economists say.15 Jun 12:00 AM
The CountrySheep numbers fall, dairy cows reach recordSheep numbers have continued to fall, dairy cow numbers are rising and grain crops increased markedly, latest agricultural production figures show.08 Feb 11:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryCarter Holt in $225m dairy farm sell-offCarter Holt Harvey is putting 29 dairy farms on the market, asking $224.5 million in the biggest single offering of farm land seen in NZ.20 Jan 09:45 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy prices keep rising in new commodity indexRising dairy prices continue to underpin gains in the ANZ Commodity Price Index, which has recorded its seventh straight monthly gain last month.03 Nov 03:30 AM
