PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPie maker's despair as cost of mince up as much as 40% on previous yearA longstanding baker is dipping into his savings just to keep afloat.12 Aug 06:00 PM
AgribusinessEurope's Dawn Meats may pay $250m for 65% stake in Alliance GroupThe deal requires 75% shareholder acceptance at a mid-October meeting.11 Aug 10:51 PM
PremiumAgribusinessFarming or forestry: Who's right and who's wrong as Govt ban loomsFarmer groups argue forestry is taking over productive sheep farming land.10 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionKim KnightOpinion: Gentrified dripping and beef tallow's surprising comeback08 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumAgribusiness report'Fantastic opportunity': PM urges exporters to target China's middle class23 Jul 04:58 PM
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
New ZealandAbsolutely outstanding in their field, and butcheryA specialised Hawke's Bay meat producer gets the big one despite the cyclone.14 Apr 02:15 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay butcher a cut above almost all the rest'I never would have thought picking up a knife would get me close to the Eiffel Tower.'08 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Manageable’ impact: NZ faces $900m hit from US tariffsWeaker global demand is likely to depress commodity prices, says Westpac's Kelly Eckhold.03 Apr 03:35 AM
New ZealandSilver Fern Farms records $21.8m lossThe company said it bore the brunt of the costs to retain high farmgate returns.01 Apr 11:38 PM
OpinionCan red meat recover its glorious past?OPINION: New Zealand could tap into a hungry market – after all, the world loves meat.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders make finals in Young Māori Farmer AwardTwo Northland men are among leading three in this year's Young Māori Farmer Award20 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandMeat 'umamification' idea tops Dragon's Den competitionAgResearch senior scientist Renyu Zhang's idea makes use of lower-value product.12 Mar 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Billions on the line if Kiwi diplomats can't work their magic on TrumpOPINION: In a cruel twist of irony, our exporters have been diversifying away from China.08 Mar 05:00 PM
