Latest from Agricultural Services

Terra Vitae, Craggy Range post profits

Terra Vitae and Craggy Range have posted stronger full-year profits on rising wine prices and a bountiful harvest.

Alliance Group develops super lamb

Invercargill based Alliance Group says chefs and restaurants have offered favourable feedback on its new class of lamb.

NZ dairy farm prices recover

New Zealand farm sales rose 7.4 per cent in the three months ended November 30.

High dairy prices won't bolster farmers overnight, says Guy

The recent pick up in dairy prices back to profitable levels may take some time to flow through New Zealand's economy as farmers focus on paying down debt.

Primary industry revenue to fall in 2017, MPI says

The Ministry for Primary Industries has warned revenue from the sector is likely to fall by 0.8 per cent in 2017 to $36.7 billion.

Fonterra urges new PM to continue push for trade deals

Fonterra has told investors in the cooperative's unit fund that it's critical the government continues driving regional and multi-lateral trade agreements.

Fonterra aims to lift China UHT sales

Fonterra wants to lift its UHT sales in China through its flagship brand, Anchor.

Fonterra farmer payout upgraded

Fonterra has told shareholders that the indicative payout level this season will be $6.40 per kilogram of milk solids.

Deloitte Top 200: Biggest profits, losses

Fonterra topped the Deloitte Top 200 again this year for profit -- increasing 65 per cent.

Coal group protests at Fonterra

A small band of protesters stood outside Fonterra's headquarters in downtown Auckland today to demonstrate against the co-operative's extensive use of coal.

Westland Milk's underperformance

Westland Milk, New Zealand's second biggest dairy co-op after Fonterra, has owned up to a poor performance over 2015/6.

RBNZ cautious on farm debt

The Reserve Bank remains wary about the risks posed to the financial system by high levels of dairy farm debt, despite sharply higher milk prices.

Synlait increases forecast milk price

South Island dairy products processor Synlait Milk has increased its forecast farmgate milk price by $1 to $6 per kilogram of milk solids.

Earthquake won't stop a good vintage

The 7.8 earthquake damaged around 20 per cent of Marlborough's storage tanks, but 2016 still promises to be a good year for wine.

Fonterra exec seeks National nomination

Senior Fonterra executive Nicola Willis has resigned her Auckland-based position to seek nomination for the National Party in the Labour-held seat of Wellington Central.

Zespri shares jump 10 per cent

Zespri shares have jumped 10 per cent in response to the kiwifruit marketer's announcement that it will sell licences for another 400 hectares of the SunGold variety.