AgribusinessFonterra lifts earnings forecastThere's some good news from the dairy sector today, with Fonterra saying its financial performance is improving.15 Nov 09:35 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's catching up, says top Asia manConsumer and food service came in at $408 million, up 216 per cent on the previous year's.15 Nov 08:00 PM
AgribusinessFive big rural lenders to conduct 'stress test'Reserve Bank has asked the country's five biggest rural lenders to conduct a "stress test" of their exposure to dairy farm debt, and had encouraged them to set aside provisions .10 Nov 09:45 PM
BDBDAgribusinessLab-grown burgers tipped to replace farm-grownThe pioneer of the world's first lab-grown burger expects cultured meat to eventually replace traditionally-farmed beef.10 Nov 06:30 PM
AgribusinessAuckland farm land use drops 25 per centThe area of Auckland land being farmed is 25 per cent less than just over a decade ago, likely because more is being used for housing.10 Nov 04:00 PM
AgribusinessGreg Muir: Farming and the future of foodFarming is largely a long term intergenerational business. But what could that future look like?06 Nov 12:10 AM
AgribusinessIrrigated land rising quicklyNew Zealand has about 720,000ha of land under irrigation, but about half that again could be sustainably irrigated by 2025, an industry body says.05 Nov 04:00 PM
AgribusinessPayout prospects fall as world dairy prices dropAny chance of an upgrade in Fonterra's farmer payout became more remote today after a big drop in world dairy prices.03 Nov 10:30 PM
AgribusinessEmissions tax touted for farmersFarmers might have to pay for their emissions like everyone else under a revision of the Government's main climate change policy.27 Oct 04:30 PM
AgribusinessFarmers back Silver Fern China DealSilver Fern Farms shareholders have voted strongly in favour of a 50/50 joint venture with China's Shanghai Maling Aquarius16 Oct 04:00 PM
AgribusinessTen big investors sought for NZ export pushGovernment is on the hunt for some big foreign firms to invest in local R & D over the next five years.13 Oct 10:55 PM
Agribusiness$10.9 million granted to food researchersFood researchers have been granted $10.9 million under a new Government scheme designed to encourage scientific brilliance and boost exports.12 Oct 09:22 PM
AgribusinessSilver Fern board won't be movedSilver Fern Farms chairman Rob Hewett said the board remained convinced that a joint venture proposal from Shanghai Maling Aquarius was the best choice.12 Oct 04:00 PM
AgribusinessChinese firm cans $42m dealLocal councillor says Chinese company's decision to pull out of a $42m farm purchase because of bureaucratic hurdles is a "slap in the face".12 Oct 02:24 AM
AgribusinessLandcorp backs alternative Silver Fern planState owned farmer Landcorp says it supports an alternative recapitalisation plan for the giant meat company.11 Oct 09:30 PM
AgribusinessSFF vote casts new lightAs farmers prepare to cast their vote on Silver Fern Farms' proposed joint venture with China's Shanghai Maling Aquarius on Friday, the prospect has helped explode the myth that co-operatives are in....11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer jailed for ill-treatment of cowsMichael James Whitelock, 28, shot one cow in the leg, dumped another cow still alive in an offal pit, and broke the tails of hundreds of others.08 Oct 04:52 AM
AgribusinessAlternate plan pushed for SFFA group of Silver Fern Farms shareholders who oppose the company's proposed joint venture with Shanghai Maling Aquarius say their offer of a $90 million alternative capital raising proposal remains a live issue just days before the deal goes to the vote.07 Oct 04:00 PM
AgribusinessNgai Tahu's net profit drops 25%South Island-based Ngai Tahu made $109.3 million net annual profit, down $36.1 million on last year because of lower earthquake damage insurance payouts.04 Oct 11:14 AM
New ZealandMoo-ves afoot for bovine rdProposed road name for the new road is Cash Cow Rd to be associated with the current owner Cash Cow Limited.03 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Shareholders risk being shanghaiedThe Notice of Meeting and Independent Report for the acquisition of 50 per cent of Silver Fern Farms by Shanghai Maling are revealing.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted farmer escorted from courtroomDonald McKenzie Harcourt appeared for sentence in Greymouth District Court on animal welfare charges, dating back to 2012, relating to his Crooked River farm.02 Oct 05:06 AM
AgribusinessPalm kernel knotty issue on Fonterra agendaFonterra executives will have their work cut out convincing farmers to reduce their use of what has been a key feed supplement over the past 10 years - palm kernel.29 Sep 04:00 PM
AgribusinessTatua dairy earnings tumble 11pcWaikato dairy co-op Tatua says earnings before tax fell by 11.1pc to $121.2m, reflecting falling commodities prices.28 Sep 10:15 PM
BDBDAgribusinessSFF merger would create 'a big whale'Alliance chairman Murray Taggart says any Silver Fern merger Farms risks making a "big beached whale" of the meat industry.28 Sep 04:00 PM
AgribusinessBeef exports hit record $3bBeef exports have hit $3 billion - a record high, driven by international shortages, rising local production, and a falling New Zealand dollar, Statistics NZ said.28 Sep 04:00 PM
AgribusinessJoyce bullish on new China dealsSteven Joyce doesn't want the Lochinver decision to cast a shadow over our relationship with China.27 Sep 09:31 PM
AgribusinessLochinver battle: China strikes backChinese billlionaire's company brings in the lawyers over New Zealand's decision to veto an $88 million bid to buy Lochinver station.27 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: It's takeover time and China is readyMaling's proposal to acquire 50% of Silver Fern Farms reaffirms that Chinese investors are interested in New Zealand's rural and food-based assets.25 Sep 05:00 PM
AgribusinessDishing up export opportunitiesA business connection made over lunch has dished up an opportunity for Southland beef and lamb in the Chinese city of Xi'an.24 Sep 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra result gives dairy farmers hopeFonterra is reporting a big turnaround in annual profit and a much improved forecast cash payout for the current year.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ set for long, dry summerSummer's El Nino weather pattern may be good news for barbecues and backyard cricket, but farmers and firefighters are preparing to battle drought and wildfires.22 Sep 02:34 AM
AgribusinessSynlait profits halve as milk prices dropCanterbury dairy company Synlait Milk has almost halved its net profit for the July year to $10.6 million.21 Sep 09:20 PM
