AgribusinessHow kiwifruit helped the dairy slumpWATCH: Despite the dairy downturn a big lift in kiwifruit and apple exports has boosted agricultural revenue.16 Jun 12:30 AM
BDBDAgribusinessCommodity prices lift in May as horticulture shinesHorticulture led the rise in New Zealand commodity prices last month.03 Jun 02:02 AM
OpinionDavid Parker: Profiteers can pay for privilegeCOMMENT: Why should commercial bottlers of water privately profit from this scarce public resource without paying?30 May 05:00 PM
OpinionNick Smith: Debate misses the markCOMMENT: If international consumers are prepared to pay for bottled water rather than a product such as milk, beer or juice, we should seize the chance.30 May 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ posts trade surplus in AprilNew Zealand posted a bigger-than-expected trade surplus in April as volumes of kiwifruit and apples drove exports.25 May 12:44 AM
AgribusinessIncrease in price of logs offsets lift in shipping costsNew Zealand export log prices advanced this month as a decline in the local currency made the country's shipments more competitive, offsetting a lift in shipping costs.23 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessNZ, Philippine ties stronger at 50NZ's relationship with the Philippines is in great shape and growing as the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.16 May 09:20 PM
AgribusinessMayors: 'Moving port vital for city'The Ports of Auckland must be moved for the growth and prosperity of the city, say three mayoral candidates.16 May 05:30 PM
AgribusinessKiwifruit shipment cleared after scare - ZespriGrease found on a quantity of export-bound kiwifruit early this month did not pose a risk to consumer safety.28 Apr 10:50 PM
AgribusinessThirst strong for NZ winesExport growth is on the cards for the Kiwi wine industry this year amid rising global demand, says rural lending specialist Rabobank.21 Apr 05:00 PM
Agribusiness'Beacon of hope' for NZ dairy industrySignals that New Zealand could secure a better deal on its Free Trade Agreement with China is a "beacon of hope" for our dairy industry, said the head of an export association.20 Apr 05:00 PM
Agribusiness104 jobs cut at Cavalier BremworthA rejigging of Cavalier Bremworth's operations will see up to 68 jobs lost from Whanganui and 36 from Christchurch.13 Apr 10:56 PM
AgribusinessCavalier Corp may shed 65 staffCavalier Corporation has started consultation with its manufacturing staff in Christchurch and Whanganui in relation to a proposed consolidation of its carpet operations.13 Apr 04:11 AM
BDBDAgribusinessKey heads to China for trade agreement 'upgrade'Prime Minister John Key will visit China this month to discuss the free trade agreement between the two countries.11 Apr 04:43 AM
AgribusinessRosy glow in the primary sectorNew Zealand's biggest export - dairy - continues to suffer from oversupply and soft demand but other parts of the primary sector are booming.10 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessTaine Randell chases big money in ChinaWhat does an ex-All Black captain do when he's done and dusted with the game?07 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMilk price hedge passes final hurdlesFarmers will have the opportunity to hedge their bets on the farmgate milk price when the NZX launches a milk price futures contract next month.06 Apr 07:58 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZX plans to offer milk price futuresNZX, the financial markets operator, is developing a new market offering New Zealand dairy farmers a way to lessen the risk of volatile milk prices.05 Apr 09:29 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices rise for second time this year"Pleasant surprise" at global dairy auction.05 Apr 06:20 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ commodity prices fall 1.3 per centCommodity prices fell 1.3 per cent in March as weaker dairy, forestry and seafood prices outweighed meat prices.05 Apr 02:00 AM
AgribusinessDairy prices tipped to drop againStrengthening NZ dollar, increased output from Europe and reduced imports from China add to poor outlook.03 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessLiam Dann: Rising kiwi is trouble for us allCOMMENT: The dollar is not coming to the rescue of struggling dairy farmers. It's coming to the rescue of retailers, motorists, gourmet food importers.03 Apr 08:00 AM
OpinionClive Crook: The case for free tradeCOMMENT: Does economics still believe in free trade?30 Mar 06:20 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade surplus exceeds expectationsNew Zealand's merchant trade surplus reached $339 million in February.23 Mar 11:06 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Fonterra makes the right callCOMMENT: Fonterra has made the right call by accelerating dividend payments instead of extending its dairy farmer shareholders loan package, writes Fran O'Sullivan.22 Mar 09:20 PM
BDBDAgribusinessAir NZ gets knock back in cartel caseThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has won an air cargo cartel appeal against Air New Zealand.21 Mar 10:35 PM
AgribusinessNZ could be big gas exporter - GovtNew Zealand could become a major exporter of gas to Asia, Energy and Resources minister Simon Bridges says.21 Mar 02:23 AM
AgribusinessDairy prices fall against expectationsWorld dairy prices went against market expectations and fell 2.9 per cent decline at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.15 Mar 05:50 PM
AgribusinessGlobalDairyTrade prices seen improvingFutures market pricing suggests tomorrow morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction will be flat to slightly better.15 Mar 01:05 AM
AgribusinessSwamp kauri emails to be releasedHigh Court rules 9700 emails detailing exports must be released by ministry.11 Mar 12:13 AM
AgribusinessSupport crucial for diary farmersSharemilkers and young people are leaving the industry as pay opportunities worsen.08 Mar 06:56 PM
