OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Baby milk hotter than heroin in Hong KongWhen you're selling a product that's hotter than heroin, odds are there's going to be a few issues to deal with, writes Liam Dann.28 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBen Dalton: Maori land bursting with farm potentialPrimary industries generate over 70 per cent of New Zealand's merchandise exports.23 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionEric Watson: Trade future could be Made By NZEric Watson discusses the widely held view that growth in exports is the path to economic prosperity.13 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionWorking smarter to feed us allWith the rapid adoption of modern farming technologies, agriculture is an increasingly important part of the economy, writes John Wilson.11 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionIona McCarthy: Big dry shows risk of investing in agricultureCapital growth has always been an important factor in successful dairy farm investment, but it would be unwise for investors to assume land prices always go up.08 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Technology key to global expansionWe're putting the focus on agriculture this week in the Business Herald.07 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionSimon Page: NZ dairy can win back its reputation in ChinaThe discovery of traces of the toxic agricultural substance DCD in New Zealand dairy products sold in China has sparked a major reputation crisis.07 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionJane Kelsey: Long way to go yet for mega trade dealJapan has reportedly accepted the same terms as Canada and Mexico, writes Jane Kelsey.That means they cannot reopen any text that is already agreed.20 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Kiwi dollar balances on price of cheeseWe can expect to see the price rise steadily again over the coming months, writes Liam Dann. The commodity price of dairy has been tracking up since it hit a worrying low last winter.17 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionNoel Hewlett: Water catchment may ease pressure in a dry spellThat wonderful quote in our English history should be changed in New Zealand to: 'Water, water everywhere and not a drop is saved!'17 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Enough talk - action needed on water issuesEditorial: Two recent events ought to have injected some urgency into the quest for cleaner, fairer and better use of New Zealand's most valuable resource, water.14 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: From here on every drop countsThe drought is a timely reminder of how much the New Zealand economy depends on rainfall, writes Brian Fallow.13 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionTheo Spierings: Fund float boosts Fonterra footingWhen the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund made its debut on the NZX last December, the co-operative was finally able to put its capital structure on a firm footing.12 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Another food scare, another crisisIt's always interesting to see how corporations and governments respond to a food safety crisis, writes Sue Kedgley.04 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Free-range fibbingColumnist Sam Judd checks in on free-range eggs. Are they really free-range or are the images of happy chickens frolicking in green paddocks just a fantasy?03 Feb 07:52 PM
OpinionEditorial: Milk formula fuss warning for exportersThe words "New Zealand" have to be synonymous with food safety. The country cannot afford its reputation as a pure and wholesome food producer to be tarnished.30 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Battle plan lacking for dairy trade riskNew Zealand Ambassador Carl Worker's fulsome apology for the "confusion" caused to Chinese consumers over the detection of DCD residues in New Zealand-sourced milk is clearly an attempt to stop the trade risk to New Zealand dairy exports escalating in Chi29 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionTheo Spierings: Testing for DCDFonterra chief executive Theo Spierings says the co-operative often leads the way in developing food standards.29 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionRodney Hide: Ignorance almost made hungry monkeys of usI was hugely relieved to learn this New Year that we hadn't run out of bananas.12 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionBruce Wills: Farmers passionate about water and the futureAs 2012 draws to a close there is no such thing as the "good old days" when it comes to water use in town or country.26 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionRock stars of NZ business worldThis has been another testing year for New Zealand businesses as they rock along the decade of "grumpy growth".25 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Another year over, better to comeAnd so this is Christmas, and what have you done, New Zealand business?24 Dec 01:04 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: One sales pitch to kids that no one can object toWith a product as healthy as milk, this is one child-directed selling ploy that is not going to upset the nutritionists or, for that matter, parents, writes Brian Rudman.18 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Clean green image hides a dark realityNews that New Zealand cows are being fed genetically modified soy and cottonseed meal has come as a shock to many consumers, writes Sue Kedgely.13 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBob Jones: Market system has costs but it's the best on offer"Few folk understand money, which is logical as it's enormously complex," writes Bob Jones.29 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Meanwhile, back at the ranchWhy is van der Heyden sticking around?16 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Meridian needs best dealMeridian Energy is not a private enterprise but in negotiation with Rio Tinto it must act like one. If it can get a better power price elsewhere, Tiwai smelter must go.14 Oct 04:29 PM
