AgribusinessRussia's beef industry rounds up help amid sanctionsRussia is scouring the world for produce ranging from Chilean salmon to Egyptian oranges to fill a big hole left by its ban on Western food imports.18 Aug 01:55 AM
AgribusinessSwamp kauri firm goes underA swamp kauri company fined for draining protected wetland in Northland's "black gold rush" has failed owing more than $5 million.15 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessNZ unease over Russian food import banA one-year ban instituted by Russia on food imports from the West could hurt NZ's dairy trade, even though local exports are exempt, say economists.14 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Economic nationalism pitch not subtleThe <i>South China Morning Post'</i>s editors have a sense of humour: "New Zealand MP Winston Peters accused of racism over Wong joke" was the headline.12 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionPeter Lyons: NZ still floundering on buzzword of '70sItell my students that my initial enthusiasm for economics was sparked by the most attractive female teacher at my school. Unfortunately they will need to find other reasons for enjoying the subject.12 Aug 07:20 AM
AgribusinessFormula firm back on trackAuckland infant formula maker New Image says it is "getting back into production" for the Chinese market now it has finally received clearance to export its products.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ set for bigger slice of cheeseRussia's sweeping bans on imports of European, US and Australian food may prove a diplomatically embarrassing bonanza for New Zealand's cheese exporters.08 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessPayout drop risk on dairy slumpDairy product prices slumped to the lowest level since October 2012 in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, paced by whole milk powder and cheddar.05 Aug 08:25 PM
BDBDAgribusinessCommodity prices continue to slideCommodity prices fell for a fifth straight month, led by whole milk powder, reflecting a build-up of inventory in China and strong local milk production.04 Aug 02:01 AM
BDBDAgribusinessMarket premium exports to boost China sales - economistKiwi exporters should look to market more premium products to an increasingly wealthy Chinese consumer, says Shanghai-based economist Mary Boyd.31 Jul 01:04 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: US data crucial to the fate of kiwi dollarExporters can only hope that the economic news out of the United States this week will reinforce, or at least not reverse.30 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessStrong log price run comes to endLog export prices have dropped sharply since March because demand in New Zealand's biggest market - China - has fallen while supply has substantially increased.27 Jul 05:00 PM
Agribusiness110 jobs could go at Fonterra plantFonterra says it's 'realigning' its packing operations at its Canpac plant in the Waikato - and 110 jobs may be lost as a result.22 Jul 11:21 PM
AgribusinessFonterra halts Danone legal actionFonterra has successfully put Danone’s legal action against it in New Zealand courts on hold.18 Jul 04:30 AM
OpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Dairy boom over? Don't count on itAgriculture reporter Jamie Gray looks at reasons why it’s not yet doom and gloom for the dairy sector following this morning's drop in global dairy prices.16 Jul 01:30 AM
AgribusinessFonterra forecast under threat as dairy prices plungeThe pressure is on Fonterra’s $7.00 a kg farmgate milk price forecast for this year after another sharp fall in international dairy prices overnight.15 Jul 10:48 PM
BusinessSonar firm reels in Japanese investor to boost R&DFuruno Electric Co, best known for its fish finder systems, has purchased a 10 per cent stake in Electronic Navigation, owned by the Hodson family.15 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra milk collection up 10pcFonterra said milk collection across New Zealand for the month of June reached 9 million kg of milksolids, 10.1 per cent higher than the same month last year.07 Jul 02:29 AM
AgribusinessCommodity price index takes fourth hitJune provided further evidence that the terms of trade is headed south, albeit from the most favourable levels in 40 years.02 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMetro Glass, Scales offer meet resistanceBehind-the-scenes book builds for glass manufacturer Metro Performance and apple grower Scales got under way yesterday.02 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessUK rip-off riles honey firmsManuka honey exporters want the Government to clamp down on "cowboys" bringing the $150 million-a-year industry into international disrepute.02 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessCommodity prices fallNew Zealand commodity prices fell for a fourth straight month in June, led by apples, logs, whole and skim milk powder.02 Jul 01:31 AM
AgribusinessWorld dairy prices plunge overnightDairy product prices fell to the lowest level since January 2013 in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, paced by a drop in butter and anhydrous milk fat.30 Jun 10:50 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy drives seventh monthly NZ trade surplusNew Zealand posted its seventh monthly trade surplus in May, led by overseas demand for the nation's primary products such as milk powder, butter and cheese.26 Jun 11:47 PM
AgribusinessPort of Tauranga deal to bring big shipsPort of Tauranga has signed a freight deal with the Fonterra, Silver Fern Farms and container shipping line Maersk that will facilitate the arrival of 6,500 TEU ships to NZ.25 Jun 09:38 PM
