BDBDAgribusinessFonterra shareholders back new governance modelThe key change to the governance model will enable farmers to directly nominate their own choice for selection to the board.11 Oct 11:47 PM
BDBDAgribusinessCommodity prices at 17-month highNew Zealand commodity prices rose for a fifth month in September, driven by dairy.05 Oct 12:55 AM
BDBDAgribusinessBusinesses more optimisticBusinesses were more optimistic about the state of the economy and their own activity in September.03 Oct 09:49 PM
AgribusinessFonterra surprises with milk price riseThe outlook for dairy farmers has turned positive after Fonterra raised its farm gate milk price for the second time in less than a month.21 Sep 01:03 AM
AgribusinessNZ dollar rallies after GDTWorld dairy prices put on their third significant gain in a row at the latest GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction overnight.06 Sep 06:25 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWhole milk powder prices may rise next weekThe price of whole milk powder may rise for the fourth straight auction on the GlobalDairyTrade platform next week.02 Sep 02:10 AM
AgribusinessZespri's sales running aheadKiwifruit marketer Zespri said its weekly sales were running strongly after a delayed start to the season.31 Aug 03:30 AM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness: Science will bring solutionsWe need to move past the blame game and seek meaningful and lasting answers, says William Rolleston.30 Aug 04:00 PM
Agribusiness reportThe world's hungry for our producehere are bright signs for New Zealand's primary producers, says Nathan Guy.30 Aug 04:00 PM
Agribusiness reportOld ways damaging for farmersCo-operatives need a new, dynamic business model, says Ruth Richardson.30 Aug 03:00 PM
AgribusinessHow NZ dairy is trying to rule the worldNews agency Bloomberg has taken a close look at Fonterra - see what it's telling the world about our dairy giant.29 Aug 05:00 AM
BDBDAgribusinessChina's dairy imports jumped 26pcChina's imports of dairy products jumped 26 percent in the 12 months ended June 30.18 Aug 08:30 PM
AgribusinessBeehive thefts spark national responseApiculture New Zealand and New Zealand Police are working together to stop beehive thefts.17 Aug 10:23 PM
AgribusinessWorld dairy prices soar in latest auctionHas dairy turned the corner? Latest price 'couldn't come at a better time'.16 Aug 07:15 PM
BDBDAgribusinessSynlait defies milk slumpSynlait Milk says its annual profit more than doubled on sales of higher-margin products.12 Aug 10:52 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWhat the flock? Sheep numbers dwindleNew Zealand's sheep flock dropped 3 per cent to the lowest level since the 1930's Depression.08 Aug 11:55 PM
AgribusinessBig Pharma eyes $7.2b for farm superbugsWeaning animals from antibiotics in favor of vaccines has become central as resistant superbugs become more prevalent in public spaces.08 Aug 04:00 AM
OpinionFonterra needs to be fixed, here's howCOMMENT: Our dairy industry is under serious stress, argues Tony Baldwin. Here's a way to fix the problem.04 Aug 12:20 AM
OpinionThe greatest threat to New Zealand businessCOMMENT: Businesses are facing new forms of competition, digital disruption, and staying relevant to customers.02 Aug 09:25 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's China infant formula sales run aheadFonterra's infant formula sales in China are running ahead of its expectations, chairman John Wilson says.01 Aug 03:19 AM
AgribusinessStatus quo amid Brexit 'divorce'Uncertainty persists as to what Britain's exit from the European Union will mean for New Zealand primary producers.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Agribusiness3,000-year-old pea easing inflation in IndiaBiologists are adding a gene to the DNA of the pigeon pea, in hopes of boosting export output by 30 per cent.25 Jul 05:00 AM
AgribusinessDairy downturn drives LIC into the redThe dairy downturn has driven farmer-owned co-operative, Livestock Improvement Corp into the red.20 Jul 11:00 PM
AgribusinessGlimpse of light for dairy tradeThe latest GlobalDairyTrade auction offered few clues as to the likely direction of dairy prices in the season ahead.20 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessChina market laps up Miraka milkMilk processing firm Miraka is tripling production to meet a growing thirst for its UHT products in China.05 Jul 12:30 AM
AgribusinessMurray Goulburn sets low Aussie milk price forecastFonterra's opposite number in Australia has announced A$4.31 per kg of milksolids as its opening farmgate milk price for the season.28 Jun 01:15 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFarmers need to reconsider 'smart level' of debtFarmers Dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard says dairy farmers need to ask themselves what a smart level of debt is given the risk profile for the next decade.27 Jun 01:07 AM
AgribusinessBig Read: A fresh, new problem for farmersSome farmers are seeing sales drop as customers want prepared foods more than produce.22 Jun 05:00 AM
AgribusinessTough times prove good for FieldaysNear-record crowds flocked to Fieldays near Hamilton, making it one of the biggest years in the event's history.19 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFieldays attendance up 10pc on day twoAttendance at Fieldays on day two of the four-day agricultural event was up 10 per cent on the same day last year.16 Jun 11:10 PM
AgribusinessDrone promises to be farmers' eye in the skyA New Zealand company has developed technology that promises to deliver real-time data for farmers - from the sky.16 Jun 07:15 PM
AgribusinessFarmers show resilience as low price for milk persistsThere is no "get out of jail free" card for dairy farmers in the current dairy downturn.16 Jun 05:00 PM
