BDBDAgribusinessFonterra exec seeks National nominationSenior 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.28 Nov 11:31 PM
BDBDAgribusinessZespri shares jump 10 per centZespri 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.28 Nov 03:11 AM
AgribusinessRevealed: NZ's most dangerous jobsStatistics NZ data shows cleaners, rubbish collectors labourers pest controllers, hotel porters, and courier drivers have the highest rate of claims for injury at work.27 Nov 10:43 PM
BDBDAgribusinessSustainable agri NZ's opportunity: reportThe biggest opportunity for agriculture is to be seen as a globally trusted source of sustainably produced goods.25 Nov 11:34 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade deficit narrows in OctoberNew Zealand's monthly trade deficit narrowed in October the global dairy market buoyed exports of dairy products.24 Nov 11:30 PM
AgribusinessFarmer frustration after quakesA North Canterbury farmer has spoken of the frustration of locals at being unable to get services through to their remote area.22 Nov 11:42 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra lifts payout by 75cFonterra has raised its forecast payout to farmers by 75c per kilogram of milksolids as production dwindles.18 Nov 11:17 PM
AgribusinessFarmers, fishers get $5m quake reliefFarmers and the fishing industry get $5 million relief package.17 Nov 11:36 PM
AgribusinessGood news for cash-strapped farmersFonterra today increased its 2016/17 forecast Farmgate Milk Price by 75 cents to $6.00 per kgMS.17 Nov 07:43 PM
Agribusiness'How I made $1 million in 24 hours'Here's how Australian pharmacist Danielle Di Pilla is making millions selling her goat soap around the world.16 Nov 06:25 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra loses bid to overturn court rulingFonterra Cooperative Group has lost its bid to overturn a High Court ruling against inferior terms offered to the suppliers of the failed New Zealand Dairies Ltd business in South Canterbury.16 Nov 04:12 AM
AgribusinessGoing spear! Asparagus shortage hits NZAsparagus - that gorgeous green spear at the top of the vege season right now - is going to be in short supply throughout the country.16 Nov 12:39 AM
AgribusinessMilk collection in doubt after quakesSome dairy farmers in the South Island might have to dispose of their milk due to road closures and other issues.15 Nov 09:51 PM
AgribusinessFarmers on standby to helpMid Canterbury farmers are on standby to take dairy cows from quake-affected North Canterbury dairy farmers.14 Nov 10:35 PM
AgribusinessFarmers pool resources to keep milkingFarmers are sharing cow sheds and generators as they try to carry out the daily business of running their farms.14 Nov 10:00 PM
AgribusinessMeat, wool lack NZ brand: reportA report suggests the biggest weaknesses - and thus opportunities - for NZ's meat and wool is its lack of "brand".11 Nov 09:18 PM
AgribusinessAgria to appeal NYSE delisting planAlan Lai's Agria Corp plans to appeal against a decision by the NYSE to delist the company's American Depository Shares.10 Nov 03:03 AM
AgribusinessFuture New Zealand: Damned damsCOMMENT: The debate around the impact of large-scale dams is often one sided, says water ecologist Dr Mike Joy.09 Nov 03:59 PM
OpinionIs vegetable protein NZ's agri future?COMMENT: If we are to meet our climate change obligations, there will have to be big changes in our agricultural sector.09 Nov 03:59 PM
AgribusinessThai mourners shun Kiwi avocadosThe death of Thailand's monarch has caused a dip in avocado exports, but Korea is picking up the slack.02 Nov 03:06 AM
AgribusinessMilk price at highest point in 2 yearsEconomists went back to the drawing board to revise up their farmgate milk price forecasts.01 Nov 10:46 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices surge at latest auctionAt the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction the key whole milk powder price went up nearly 20 per cent.01 Nov 05:21 PM
AgribusinessMost farmers die doing routine jobsMore than half of fatalities on farms last year involved experienced workers carrying out routine jobs, new data from WorkSafe shows.31 Oct 11:21 PM
AgribusinessPay out in Central Otago winery spatThe owner of a Central Otago winery can't put off paying out a fellow shareholder ahead of their Court of Appeal fight over the value of the stake.30 Oct 12:10 AM
AgribusinessWestland Milk Products report $14.5m lossAngry shareholders have called for heads to roll at the top of Westland Milk Products after a reported loss of $14.5m.27 Oct 03:18 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra Australia raises milk priceFonterra Cooperative Group's Australian business has raised its average farmgate milk price to A$5.10 per kilogram.27 Oct 03:04 AM
AgribusinessWill Aussies import milk from NZ?Dairy farmers have warned a Senate inquiry Australia could soon be importing milk from NZ if their dairy crisis deepens.26 Oct 03:33 AM
AgribusinessTourism overtakes dairy as top earnerTourism earnings have soared to edge out dairy as New Zealand's top export earner for the first time since 2010.26 Oct 12:59 AM
AgribusinessNZ dairy production stubbornly highNew Zealand dairy production has remained stubbornly high, according to data from the Dairy Companies Association of NZ (DCANZ).25 Oct 05:22 AM
AgribusinessFonterra condemns China milk powder scamNineteen people have been arrested in China for allegedly repackaging expired Fonterra milk powder with a view to sell it.24 Oct 06:19 PM
AgribusinessDutch put their faith in dairy recoveryFarmers in the Netherlands have little appetite for state support, despite low prices.21 Oct 08:14 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices improve slightly, up 1.4pcInternational dairy prices improved slightly at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction, gaining by 1.4 per cent since the last sale early this month.18 Oct 04:17 PM
BDBDAgribusinessPGG Wrightson warns earnings could declinePGG Wrightson expects operating earnings to decline this year, snapping three years of growth.18 Oct 12:15 AM
AgribusinessBad weather hits NZ milk productionBad weather takes its toll on New Zealand milk production at a time when it should be hitting a seasonal peak.13 Oct 09:36 PM
