AgribusinessThe Economy Hub: Fonterra in a race it can't winFonterra's increased dividend payment isn't enough for most farmers to pay their interest bill, says Jacqueline Rowarth.24 Mar 02:52 AM
AgribusinessFernbaby formula claim not allowed, MPI saysThe Ministry for Primary Industries says it will take action against baby formula marketer Fernbaby if the company continues to make "therapeutic claims" about its products.24 Mar 02:41 AM
Agribusiness1080 scare 'last straw' for manyExporters paid a heavy price for the threat to contaminate infant formula with 1080.23 Mar 06:10 PM
Agribusiness1080 threat struck Fonterra's 'heart'Powerful victim impact statement read in court ahead of the sentencing of 1080 blackmailer Jeremy Kerr.22 Mar 11:45 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Fonterra makes the right callCOMMENT: Fonterra has made the right call by accelerating dividend payments instead of extending its dairy farmer shareholders loan package, writes Fran O'Sullivan.22 Mar 09:20 PM
AgribusinessDairy doldrums hit farm valuesDairy farm values are tumbling, according to data from the Real Estate Institute of NZ.17 Mar 04:00 PM
Agribusiness'Bank system can handle dairy downturn'However, even the Reserve Bank's best case scenario sees farm prices fall by 20pc, while the worst case scenario would see a fall in land prices of 40pc.16 Mar 01:00 AM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ calf prices hit record highPrices for weaned calves are hitting record highs amid increased demand and lower supply.14 Mar 04:32 AM
AgribusinessDairy farming survival of the fittestBank analyst has confidence in the sector's ability to adapt but says that some of those ill-prepared for the downturn will go to the wall.11 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's Leyland resignsFonterra said a member of its management team, Maury Leyland, has resigned for personal reasons, effective from March 31.11 Mar 12:30 AM
BDBDAgribusinessLandcorp posts first-half lossLandcorp said it expects its profit loss to widen for the full year, reflecting a decline in milk prices.01 Mar 10:50 PM
AgribusinessWhat's so special about A2 milk?Founded in 2000 by a Kiwi scientist and a multimillionaire farm owner, a2 Milk's market value has more than tripled to NZ$1.2 billion over the past year.01 Mar 01:00 AM
AgribusinessAvocado prices spikeAvocado prices have spiked to over $3 each after a "moderate" growing season and surging demand.22 Feb 12:30 AM
AgribusinessGolden apple industry on its way to $1b targetAfter some tough times, apple growers have enjoyed three record years in a row and are well on the way to their $1b target.18 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessFutures market tips big fall in dairy pricesDairy farmers are bracing themselves for still more falls in product prices at tomorrow's Global Dairy Trade auction.01 Feb 11:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessPressure on dairy farmers to sell upBanks say more heavily indebted New Zealand dairy farmers will be asked to sell up as non-performing loans increase.29 Jan 08:34 PM
AgribusinessRisk of El Nino drought eases after rainRain since the New Year has reduced the drought risk associated with the current El Nino weather pattern, ANZ Bank said.25 Jan 01:30 AM
BDBDAgribusinessForestry investor buys NZ businessGreenheart Group has signed a conditional deal to buy Northland Forest Managers (1995) for $1.5 million.08 Jan 08:48 PM
BDBDAgribusinessAlliance moves to deepen cooperative cultureAlliance Group plans to entrench its cooperative status, encouraging farmers to 'share up' at a time rival Silver Fern Farms is watering down cooperative.07 Jan 07:51 PM
AgribusinessDairy price fall clouds Fonterra forecastWholemilk is down 4.4 per cent at first GDT auction of the year despite volume reductions, and outlook is weak.06 Jan 07:37 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy farmers most optimistic in agricultural sectorDairy farmers are the most optimistic group in New Zealand's agricultural sector for the coming year, according to a Federated Farmers poll.30 Dec 10:20 PM
AgribusinessBiofuel way we can all aid climate goalsZ Energy says committing to using biofuel is one way people can contribute to the global effort to reduce climate change outlined in the Paris Agreement.14 Dec 12:50 AM
AgribusinessListeria ham: What you need to know10 things you need to know about the ham recall, listeria, and the infection it may cause.10 Dec 12:54 AM
OpinionBella Katz: Frozen berries unsavoury crisesAustralian business Patties Foods sells its Nanna's frozen berries business just as Fruzio pulls its frozen berry range off shelves in its own Hepatitis A scare.09 Dec 11:00 PM
Agribusiness'I will never buy Beehive again'Several readers have contacted the Herald expressing their fears after eating the potentially contaminated ham.09 Dec 04:43 PM
AgribusinessFrozen berries: New hepatitis scareFruzio frozen berry brand is likely to be linked to a newly notified case of Hepatitis A.09 Dec 03:51 AM
New ZealandHepatitis scare: More berries recalledThe company involved in a Hepatitis A scare has announced it is recalling all of its frozen berry products.04 Dec 05:46 AM
AgribusinessConsumers to receive refund on berriesConsumers who bought bags of frozen berries linked to a health scare will be able to get a refund from major supermarkets.04 Dec 03:18 AM
AgribusinessBerries scare: What you need to knowWhat you should do if you have recently eaten Fruzio Mixed Berries.03 Dec 10:22 PM
AgribusinessChina to make test tube beefChina is taking steps to genetically engineer its own food supply rather than growing it the boring old traditional way.03 Dec 06:34 PM
AgribusinessCompany fined for breaking employment lawsA company has been fined for not providing employment agreements and failing to produce wage and time records for employees.02 Dec 11:02 PM
AgribusinessHeartfelt defence: '99% of farmers work their a**** off'WATCH: Waikato farmer's impassioned defence of his fellow farmers following an expose on the "dark side of the farming industry".01 Dec 06:51 PM
