AgribusinessFarmers mount last-ditch push to keep Alliance in NZ handsThe co-operative’s profit swung to $20m after a $90m turnaround this year.16 Oct 05:07 AM
New ZealandIrish company raises Alliance bid ahead of shareholder voteAlliance chairman Mark Wynne says vote is a once-in-a-generation choice for farmers.16 Oct 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Huge relief’: Farmers back Govt's new methane goals, no emissions taxThe new target lowers methane cuts to 14–24% below 2017 levels by 2050.12 Oct 09:50 PM
PremiumMood of the BoardroomNZ meat prices soar but industry warns of storm clouds ahead01 Oct 09:27 AM
PremiumNew ZealandPie maker's despair as cost of mince up as much as 40% on previous year12 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKim KnightOpinion: Gentrified dripping and beef tallow's surprising comebackTaste-testing the socially acceptable face of fat.08 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreg Smith: How US tariff hikes could reshape NZ's economic landscapeOPINION: Dairy exports to the US, worth $1 billion, will face significant challenges.06 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandThe best ham in NZ is from this little suburban store'This means so much to small businesses like mine.'24 Jul 02:20 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ beef exporters are bracing for new EU trade hurdlesMinister Todd McClay told exporters, 'I'm so very sorry this cost has been put upon you.'23 Jul 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness reportNew Zealand's sporting chance to boost trade with IndiaSports diplomacy is not just a government concern, businesses can also benefit.23 Jul 10:04 PM
Agribusiness reportHow NZ can double primary exports by 2034The time is right for the primary sector to grow again with further changes.23 Jul 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness report'Fantastic opportunity': PM urges exporters to target China's middle classA land of opportunity still exists for New Zealand exports23 Jul 04:58 PM
New ZealandDropping livestock numbers dominate red meat sector event'New Zealand currently faces over-capacity in the processing industry.'23 Jul 12:44 AM
New Zealand'Big, scary number': Trump tariffs could hike to 20% for NZ goodsThe US President has delayed his deadline but is putting more pressure on other nations14 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionOpportunities in America for NZ red meatOPINION: The Power of Meat study author says meat sales have started strongly this year.11 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandRed meat exports hit $1.15b in May despite drop in volumesMeat Industry Association says it reflects sector's continued shift from volume to value.07 Jul 11:02 PM
New ZealandUnion warns against meat self-inspection plansPSA says plans to privatise meat inspection service could risk food quality and safety.01 Jul 03:22 AM
New ZealandHow Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmersBrent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.24 Jun 02:30 AM
PoliticsMeat and skincare on the agenda for PM's first day in ChinaChristopher Luxon's first day in China includes a surprising win for cosmetics exporters.17 Jun 11:36 PM
New ZealandFarm-to-forest conversions continue - reportClose to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.12 Jun 09:33 PM
New ZealandGovt and industry ink deal to tackle potential foot-and-mouth crisis'An outbreak could cost up to $3b to eradicate, but doing nothing would be far worse.'11 Jun 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: If freezing works close, rural towns die. We need a plan to save themOPINION: The shape of traditional sheep and beef country has changed over the past decade.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Timaru meatworks site sold for undisclosed amountSix hundred workers lost their jobs when the 139-year-old site closed last year.26 May 04:07 AM
WorldBrazil bird flu outbreak halts $4b poultry exports to key marketsShipments have been suspended to top destinations like China and South Korea.21 May 07:32 PM
New ZealandNZ's red meat renaissance - RabobankOptimism is a welcome guest at the New Zealand farming table.20 May 02:14 AM
New ZealandGap between people and sheep rapidly closing in NZThere are now about 4.5 sheep to every person in New Zealand; there used to be 22.08 May 12:02 AM
New ZealandVoting under way for new pope and labour market remains in sorry state | NZ Herald News UpdateVoting under way for new pope, high demand for New Zealand red meat and the labour market remains in sorry state.Watch07 May 06:24 PM
New Zealand'Exceptional': March a record month for NZ red meat exports'We saw some increase in volumes, year on year, but a much larger increase in value.'07 May 12:06 AM
