New ZealandThe Country: Fonterra update with Miles HurrellMiles Hurrell, Michael Every, Richard Wyeth and Peter Newbold talk to The Country. 25 Nov 02:11 AM
PremiumAgribusinessWhat Trump's tariff rollback means for NZ farmers and food pricesNew Zealand exporters have paid about $300m in extra tariffs since August.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay water restrictions begin, record-low aquifer levels recordedLevel 2 water restrictions now apply in Napier and Hastings.12 Nov 03:37 AM
PremiumAgribusiness'Global milk faucets are flowing': Analysts warn of price pressure ahead11 Nov 12:12 AM
Agribusiness'Close to a 16-year low': Farm loan arrears fall on high dairy and beef prices04 Nov 10:56 PM
PremiumAgribusinessWhat Fonterra's $4.2b Mainland deal means for its farmers and future30 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumAgribusiness'We've got to deliver': Rockit apple chief on what it got wrong and plans to fix it22 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessFonterra to boost butter production after selling off brandsThe dairy giant will spend $75 million to expand butter production.21 Oct 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessAlliance farmers back $270m deal for Irish company to take control of meat processorAround $200m of the investment will go toward reducing Alliance’s debt.20 Oct 08:37 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFight for control over NZ's biggest sheep meat exporter heats up ahead of voteAlliance director Mark Wynne is confident the Dawn Meats deal will proceed. 17 Oct 02:22 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why our vet medicine rules need an overhaulOPINION: NZ's regulatory system for veterinary medicines is outdated and obstructive.16 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessRockit apple grower enters voluntary administrationChair Tony Hawken said low returns and high costs forced the administration.13 Oct 11:15 PM
PoliticsClimate change: Govt to lower 2050 methane reduction target, orders 2040 reviewCabinet will soon approve a new target range of 14–24% below 2017 levels.11 Oct 11:06 PM
New ZealandRural youth recognised: 14 awarded Agri Futures ScholarshipsThe 14 scholarships mark a significant increase from the eight awarded last year.10 Oct 03:59 PM
Business'No bonus payment': Fonterra hits back after Peters questions $4.2b Mainland sale planFonterra says farmers will vote on the sale to France’s Lactalis on October 30.09 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters questions $4b Fonterra sale to French dairy giant LactalisThe NZ First leader says Fonterra risks giving away Anchor and Mainland too cheaply.09 Oct 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWestpac holds $10/kg milk price forecast despite softer dairy auctionHigher world production is putting downward pressure on Global Dairy Trade prices.07 Oct 09:28 PM
New ZealandAussie claims NZ Merino Shears open titleNew Zealand Merino Shears Shearing and Woolhandling Championships results.05 Oct 10:40 PM
New Zealand'A bit of relief': Timber industry welcomes 10% US tariffThe United States is New Zealand's third-largest export market and continues to grow.01 Oct 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra: Mainland gap to be filled within three yearsCEO Miles Hurrell is confident in the milk price forecast.25 Sep 05:45 AM
New ZealandWill the 'net zero' target include shipping and aviation emissions?Minister Simon Watts is expected to decide on their inclusion in the target by November.24 Sep 03:52 AM
WorldUS signals support as Milei seeks to steady Argentina's economyJavier Milei faced a run on the peso after his party’s provincial election loss.22 Sep 10:48 PM
New ZealandFarmer turns strong wool into innovative skincare range'We're doing some really cool things with keratin extracted from New Zealand wool.'21 Sep 11:43 PM
New ZealandMissing evacuation mapping a threat to SouthlandSouthland still lacks full evacuation maps despite recent tsunami alerts.15 Sep 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessRiding the wave: Sheep and beef exports surge to new global peaksNZ beef export prices to the US rose from $10.08/kg last year to $11.73/kg in July.08 Sep 05:03 AM
WorldSea eagles blamed for missing Shetland pony foals in ScotlandFarmers upset as eagles attack livestock; calls for culling grow.01 Sep 02:59 AM
WorldFirst US human screwworm case in yearsA Maryland resident contracted a flesh-eating parasite from El Salvador.25 Aug 10:25 PM
BDBDAgribusinessSFO charges ex-Open Country Dairy exec over $250k kickbacksHis next court appearance is in October.21 Aug 12:32 AM
AgribusinessFonterra upgrades forecasts for 2025 season and current seasonFonterra has upgraded its milk price milk price forecast to $10.15/kgMS.20 Aug 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturing'A step change': What a2 Milk's $282m purchase means for the infant formula makerA2 Milk plans to buy Yashili's Pōkeno plant for $282m to access China's market.18 Aug 04:06 AM
