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Whole milk powder has hit its lowest price since August 2016.
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Brazilian coffee beans are often harvested under harsh conditions.
Zespri chairman urged to stand for Fonterra
Zespri chairman called on to stand for Fonterra board - no word on John Wilson's decision.
NZ primary sector wary of world trade wars
The primary sector its jumpy over the prospect of escalating trade protectionism.
Lord of the Fries set to open 13 NZ stores
Vegan fast food operator Lord of the Fries has big plans for a meat-free New Zealand.
Government to make announcement on M. Bovis
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will announce next measures in the fight against M. bovis.
'She came across like she cared': Farmers on Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern impresses Waikato farmers at cattle disease meeting.
Open to different thinking
Our most successful agri-businesses find it hard to attract funding to meet their needs.
How Fonterra rates alongside rivals
For first time Fonterra can be compared to NZ dairy competitors.
Creating the cheese institute Aotearoa needed
Founder of New Zealand's only cheese school, Sue Arthur, talks training the competition.
Are we running out of fresh food?
Destructive cyclones and changing climate - how long can New Zealand provide fresh food?
NZ agriculture's role in US wound care market
Co-founder of biotech company talks brand New Zealand and working for the US market.
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Massive 98 hectare kiwifruit property up for grabs
Portfolio includes three Te Puke blocks and includes option to buy 677,720 Zespri shares.
NZ whole milk powder supply will be down, says analyst
Don't expect too much whole milk powder from New Zealand this season, says analyst.
O'Connor says ag needs to focus on being the best
Damien O'Connor says it's time agribusiness focused on being the best.
EU quick out of blocks for Kiwi free trade deal
The main focus of the EU negotiations will be around the services sector
Mycoplasma bovis found on another farm
The cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has been found on another farm in the South Island.
Fonterra milk price under pressure after soft GDT
Dairy product prices fall for third straight GDT auction to 7-month low.
Fonterra to buy into US-based whey protein maker
Fonterra to buy into Oregon-based whey protein manufacturer.
NZ cheese makers kick up stink over naming rights
Cheese makers are kicking up a fuss over the right to cheese names such as mozzarella.
Foley Family Wines in talks to buy Mt Difficulty Wines
NZAX-listed Foley Family Wines is in talks to buy Mt Difficulty Wines.
Farm equipment vandalised in rural Canterbury
A rural Canterbury community had irrigation gear vandalised and farmers' milk let out.
Fonterra trims 2018 milk collection forecast
Fonterra trims 2018 milk collection forecast on wet August, September.
Fonterra's Anchor NZ's sixth biggest exporter
Fonterra's Anchor claims number six spot as a New Zealand export.
4000 culled cows will be processed for food
An MPI veterinarian will assess the health of each animal prior to slaughter.
4000 cattle to be culled on five farms
4000 cattle to be culled on 5 properties infected with Mycoplasma bovis.
Stock trader fined for transporting sick goats
The goats had a range of illnesses including one which had exposed tendons, says the MPI.
Westland Milk shareholders approve plans to shrink board
Westland Milk shareholders have voted in favour of a proposal to shrink the board.
Fonterra payout at risk after global dairy prices undershoot
Fonterra's payout may be at risk after global dairy prices undershoot.