AgribusinessHow kiwifruit helped the dairy slumpWATCH: Despite the dairy downturn a big lift in kiwifruit and apple exports has boosted agricultural revenue.16 Jun 12:30 AM
Agribusiness reportFieldays attendance steady despite dairy slumpAttendance at Fieldays is running just slightly below this time last year, despite the current slump in dairy prices.15 Jun 10:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWorld dairy prices steady overnightDairy product prices have held steady at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.15 Jun 08:10 PM
BDBDAgribusinessA2 Milk shares jumped 14pcA2 Milk shares rose 14 per cent after the milk marketing company raised its full-year guidance.15 Jun 03:51 AM
Agribusiness reportFieldays - keeping the traffic flowingThere are some high tech solutions being organised to help keep Fieldays traffic manageable.15 Jun 12:50 AM
AgribusinessPrimary sector still growing despite dairy woesNew Zealand's primary sector needs to innovate and reinvent itself if it is to thrive, KMPG says.15 Jun 12:50 AM
AgribusinessFieldays looking good - chiefFieldays' new boss claims it has all the ingredients to be a success, despite tougher times for dairy farmers.14 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessTrump's deportations could affect US milk supplyWithout immigrant labour, US dairy farms would close, output drop and consumers pay twice as much for milk.13 Jun 11:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra governance vote falls shortFonterra's plan to alter its governance structure has been defeated.10 Jun 01:25 AM
AgribusinessFonterra's shareholders to vote on changeFonterra's shareholders will vote tomorrow on a raft of changes - including reducing the board's size to 11 from 13.09 Jun 05:57 AM
AgribusinessSynlait forecasts 2016/7 milk price at $4.50/kgSynlait Milk said its forecast milk price for the 2016/2017 would carry a higher-than-usual advance rate for milk suppliers.07 Jun 02:21 AM
AgribusinessFonterra chair: Time to end mud-slingingFonterra chairman John Wilson has linked Theo Spierings' resignation rumours to next week's farmer vote on changes.03 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessIs China finding its new economic direction?Is the Asian giant on the brink of collapse, or finding its new economic direction?02 Jun 12:24 AM
AgribusinessFonterra vote tipped to be closeFonterra's farmers will vote next week on a raft of changes to the way the co-operative is governed.01 Jun 05:00 PM
Agribusiness200 AgResearch jobs to be relocatedNearly 200 jobs at AgResearch will be relocated to Lincoln and Palmerston North with the Government today signing off on a new $133 million reconfiguration.01 Jun 04:41 AM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ struggling to commercialise good innovationNew Zealanders have great ideas but the commercialisation of them was "near zero", says Israeli entrepreneur Isaac Bentwich.31 May 11:00 PM
AgribusinessFinancial pressure building on farmers - surveyFarmers overall remain satisfied with their banks, according to a Federated Farmers survey.30 May 03:32 AM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ posts trade surplus in AprilNew Zealand posted a bigger-than-expected trade surplus in April as volumes of kiwifruit and apples drove exports.25 May 12:44 AM
AgribusinessZespri's bumper yearZespri reported a bumper year for 2015/6, with the biggest-ever total return to growers.24 May 09:00 PM
AgribusinessSugar is getting expensive - blame El NinoHaving a sweet tooth is going to start hurting your wallet.20 May 09:39 PM
Capital markets reportMilk price contracts to launch this monthThe milk price futures contracts will be launched on May 27, the NZX announced late last week.18 May 04:00 PM
Capital markets reportIncreased productivity is the name of the gameDairy farmers, facing volatile prices, must take advantage of advances in genetics, forages and labour-saving technologies, writes Mark Hiddleston18 May 04:00 PM
Capital markets reportCapital Markets: Farmers can look into the futureThe NZX is launching new dairy futures and options contracts as a way to lessen the volatility in milk prices.18 May 04:00 PM
AgribusinessTeen's petition against dairy firmsIt's not only NZ dairy farmers unhappy about farm gate prices.18 May 04:30 AM
AgribusinessGlobal dairy prices rise at auctionDairy prices ended the 2015/6 season on a firm note with the GlobalDairyTrade price index rising by 2.6 per cent at this morning's auction.17 May 06:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra shareholders vote on changes next monthFonterra's farmer shareholders will vote next month on whether to accept governance changes to trim the board.16 May 10:15 PM
AgribusinessNZ, Philippine ties stronger at 50NZ's relationship with the Philippines is in great shape and growing as the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.16 May 09:20 PM
AgribusinessMild improvement in dairy prices tippedA mild improvement in dairy prices is expected at this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction - the last for the 2015-16 season.15 May 11:50 PM
New ZealandNearly all dairy cattle fenced from waterways - reportNearly all dairy cattle on more than 11,000 farms are now fenced off from waterways, a new report shows -- but an environmental group fears the full picture isn't being shown.27 Apr 08:27 AM
AgribusinessTight investment laws choke Aust food producersAustralia's farmers and food producers face a protectionist backlash at home against Chinese investment.14 Apr 12:40 AM
AgribusinessFonterra puts spotlight on board make-upFonterra's first draft of its recommendations on the size and makeup of its board will be made public tomorrow.12 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices rise for second time this year"Pleasant surprise" at global dairy auction.05 Apr 06:20 PM
Sustainable business & financeBarry Coates: Sustainability leadershipCOMMENT: Sustainability leadership - we don't know what we've got 'til it's gone, writes Barry Coates.04 Apr 03:56 AM
OpinionAndrew Grenfell & Conor McElhinney: It's not just dairy farmers strugglingCOMMENT: McGrathNicol business partners Andrew Grenfell and Conor McElhinneyrs talk about the flow-on effects of low dairy prices.24 Mar 09:00 PM
