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
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
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
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
AgribusinessFarm cost control on mindsFarmers at this week's Fieldays at Mystery Creek will have cost control and innovation on their minds as they try and mitigate the impact of a cashflow crunch caused by sharply lower dairy....07 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessChief confident prices will reboundThe next eight months will be lean for dairy farmers but Rabobank NZ chief Ben Russell says he is confident the downturn will be cyclical and one most farmers can cope with.01 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessBudget funding for irrigation welcomedIrrigationNZ said the $25 million in extra funding for irrigation projects announced in the Budget would help boost development of water storage and infrastructure.26 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessCrunch time for dairy farmersIt's crunch time for dairy farmers this week when Fonterra releases its farmgate milk price forecast for the coming 2015/16 season.25 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessNew term for undiplomatic behaviourTrade Minister Tim Groser said he was not aware his last name had been turned into a verb: "Grossing".20 May 04:26 AM
WorldPig hunter shot in the back deemed criticalA pig hunter is in a critical condition after being accidentally shot in the back in the NSW south west slopes region.17 May 12:19 AM
AgribusinessReserve Bank warning over dairy sectorIncreased dairy farm foreclosures look likely if product prices remain weak, the Reserve Bank says in its latest financial stability report.13 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessOz co-op copies FonterraShareholders in Australian dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn (MG) have voted in favour of a Fonterra-style capital structure that will see its units trade on the ASX.10 May 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessANZ most aggressive rural rate swaps: ComComANZ Bank New Zealand, the country's biggest lender, was the most aggressive in pitching interest rate swaps to farmers, the Commerce Commission says.07 May 02:49 AM
