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
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
