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Clock ticking for Bay growers as 350 water consents near expiry

Around 350 consents, including 240 relating to horticulture, will expire on Oct 1, 2026.

Chris Bray: 3 tech megatrends driving NZ's post-harvest revolution

OPINION: We need machine-driven agriculture, but with human oversight and innovation.

Dairy auction slump deepens as GDT falls for eighth event in a row

Whole milk powder prices are down 23% from their May 7 peak.

'It's all in the details': Cat campaigner urges humane control of feral animals

Feral cats will now join possums, rats and stoats on the Predator Free 2050 list.

Stock Takes: Can the a2 Milk leopard change its spots?

Dual-listed a2 Milk is becoming an infant formula manufacturer in its own right.

Ruminant Biotech raises $17m for cow pill that will slash methane emissions

Govt is pulling back on methane reduction targets, but founder has a cunning plan.

The Country: Fonterra update with Miles Hurrell

Miles Hurrell, Michael Every, Richard Wyeth and Peter Newbold talk to The Country.

Strong sales boost: A2 Milk upgrades 2026 outlook amid currency tailwind

Profit is forecast to rise slightly from last year's $209.9m result.

Butter prices plunge 26% but shoppers still paying more

A 500g pack of butter peaked at $8.60 in June and now sits near $8.50.