AgribusinessOnline exchange for private firmsA new online exchange aims to help investors who own shares in private companies or units in property, farm or forestry syndicates to trade them more easily.23 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessSeeka sees profit gains continuingSeeka Kiwifruit Industries's profit gains reflected record kiwifruit volumes, the company said.19 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessDairy price jump a lift for farmersFarmers were given cause for cautious optimism after global dairy auction prices rallied by almost 15 per cent, ending a 10-sale losing streak.19 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Landcorp has better optionsLandcorp should be lined up for a partial privatisation to inject new private capital into the company instead of selling off farm assets at the bottom of the dairy cycle, writes Fran O'Sullivan.18 Aug 09:28 PM
AgribusinessUptick on cards for dairy priceSigns look good for Fonterra that dairy prices will bounce in tomorrow's GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction.17 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's South Island share slipsFonterra's market share in the South Island has slipped beneath the 80 per cent threshold specified in its enabling legislation, Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy says.17 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessPrices drive down milk outputFonterra's forecast of a 2 per cent fall in milk production this season is looking more conservative by the day as farmers cull stock.17 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Hard to assess risks in secret trade talksShould we be dismayed or relieved at the disarray the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations are in? Sorry, but on the information to hand it is impossible to say.02 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWestland slashes forecast milk payoutWestland will decide on its final 2014/15 payout in September.29 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMeat marketing focus reaping rewardsConcentrating on marketing its cuts rather than processing them is paying dividends for a niche meat exporter.27 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessMerger risks to be aired at meetingDisgruntled Alliance Group shareholders have gathered sufficient support to force a special meeting to discuss the potential benefits and risks of a merger with fellow co-operative Silver Fern....21 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessDays of easy water overThe controversial $275 million Ruataniwha water storage scheme in Hawkes Bay is a step closer after the High Court said no appeals had been lodged in the consent process.20 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's Chinese partner expects lossFonterra says it is disappointed about a poor first-half result expected by its Chinese infant formula investment, Beingmate Baby & Child.15 Jul 05:00 PM
Agribusiness$16.65m project to boost farm exportsA $16.65m programme to develop and commercialise new ways to process food could add $250 million a year to NZ's export earnings within 20 years.15 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFutures trading suggests big dairy dropA sharp decline in whole milk powder prices looks likely at the twice-monthly GlobalDairyTrade auction on Thursday, with futures market pricing suggesting a drop of about 8 per cent.13 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Economy losing momentum but some exports risingInvestment expert Mark Lister looks at whether our "rock star economy" is headed for recession.12 Jul 05:30 PM
AgribusinessConfidence slumps to a three-year lowBusiness confidence has fallen to a three-year low, led by regions like Waikato, Canterbury and Southland particularly exposed to the dairy sector.07 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessSilver Fern rebuts 'misleading' claimsSilver Fern Farms says the group agitating for change at New Zealand's biggest meat processor has misled shareholders.06 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy farmers still buying palm kernelLow dairy prices have not dampened demand for palm kernel - a supplementary feed which has the effect of "turbo-charging" milk production.29 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessSilver Fern urged to look at reformSilver Fern has enlisted the services of investment bank Goldman Sachs to advise it on possible equity raising options as it seeks to reduce debt.29 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessConcerns over changes to dumping lawHeinz Wattie and Hawkes Bay fruitgrowers have lined up against what they say would be a relaxation of New Zealand's anti-dumping regime if Government proposals go ahead.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWomen flock to farm careersLincoln University in Canterbury is known for its stubby-wearing students and land-based prospectus. For the first time in the university's history, females outnumber males.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandProsecution of fishers hailedProsecutions against those behind fishing vessels that tangled with the Royal NZ Navy over summer have been hailed as a "giant step forward" by Foreign Minister Murray McCully.21 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessRate cut done deal, experts sayA second interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank next month is now a done deal and a third is increasingly on the cards before the year is out.18 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessApple season looks rosy for NZ growersNew Zealand apple growers have enjoyed another strong season and the industry looks set to hit the goal of $1 billion in export receipts earlier than the 10-year target of 2022.15 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessCall for big changes at FonterraMarket analysts and dairy industry players say Fonterra needs to improve its performance and while job cuts are unfortunate, big changes are required.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoC letter sparks trout farming fearsA letter from the Department of Conservation addressed to members of the Taupo Fishery Advisory Committee has been described as proposing "trout farming by stealth" and is certain to raise....09 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessPrimary industries revenue forecast to drop 8pcMPI forecasts revenue from primary industries will drop to $35.2 billion in the year to June.08 Jun 10:00 PM
AgribusinessFieldays puts spotlight on innovationNew Zealand's largest agriculture expo kicks off tomorrow with the spotlight on innovation in the agritech sector.08 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessSorting out a wee problemTwo Auckland men met about two years ago and in that short time they have discovered they have the same passion - cleaning up waterways.08 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFertiliser prices a mixed bag for farmersVolatility on world fertiliser markets and the decline in the New Zealand dollar has brought with it a mixed bag of price changes for farmers.08 Jun 05:00 PM
