New ZealandThree pathways to stronger returns for sheepmeat - RabobankThe long-term outlook for NZ sheepmeat remains positive but change is required.17 Sep 05:01 PM
New ZealandUncertain future for NZ live dairy cattle exports - RabobankNZ enjoyed the advantages of the Chinese live export market for much of the past decade.11 Sep 09:36 PM
New ZealandSheep farm profitability for next season ‘sobering’ - BLNZIt looks like another challenging season ahead for NZ's already struggling sheep farmers.09 Sep 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Govt’s visitor levy raises concerns for NZ’s tourism recoveryOPINION: Economic recovery efforts clash with increased tourist charges.06 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy exporters in USA gloomy over China demand outlookThe US update notes China’s efforts to grow its own milk production.06 Sep 12:01 AM
New ZealandFoot-and-mouth outbreak could cost NZ $14.3bThe disease, caused by a contagious virus, affects cloven-hooved animals.05 Sep 10:19 PM
New ZealandRed meat: United States top market four months in a rowChina remained the second-largest market in July but fell by 37%.01 Sep 11:11 PM
New Zealand'Really great timing': New China deer velvet deal a relief for industryNew Zealand exports about $70 million worth of velvet to China each year.28 Aug 09:24 PM
New Zealand'Extremely infectious' tomato virus raises fears for NZ growersTomatoes NZ says the virus spreads easily and could spell up to 80% of crop losses here.22 Aug 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessAlarm bells ringing: Backlash grows against Govt fees hitting tourism sector'All we’re shifting is the cost from the taxpayer to the visitor' - Tourism Minister.15 Aug 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBig leadership shake-up for Comvita after 'confronting' financial resultThe mānuka honey exporter is struggling to overcome a slump in Asia market sales.12 Aug 11:01 PM
New ZealandAmericans' love of the 'good old hamburger' helps NZ red meat sector“There’s no one in the world that consumes burgers like the North Americans do."01 Aug 10:25 PM
New ZealandKiwi exporters struggling with doubled shipping costsMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said global rates have nearly doubled since April.30 Jul 11:41 PM
New ZealandJacqueline Rowarth: What NZ needs to double its exports in 10 yearsOPINION: Doubling exports' value within 10 years takes more than restating the goal.29 Jul 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessAuckland economy rebounded well from pandemic – new reportNew research shows Auckland's economy isn't quite as grim as it seems.28 Jul 06:00 PM
AgribusinessImports plunge, New Zealand records $669m goods trade surplus for JuneKiwifruit exports shone but car imports tanked.22 Jul 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessLiam Dann: Are we winning the inflation battle? Verdict due this week with CPI data outConsumer Price Index data should confirm whether November rate cut hopes are on the mark.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ's deer industry wants the US to cook venison at homeNorth America is the biggest market for NZ venison but most of it is eaten in restaurants.10 Jul 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why should New Zealanders care about the US election?OPINION: The outcome could have ripple effects for all Kiwis.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDemand for NZ red meat exports up in most markets - except ChinaNZ exported red meat products worth $1.1 billion for the month, 3% up on May 2023.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Could synthetic milk sink the dairy industry?Could fake milk ruin our economy, and what should we make of the latest tech 'hype cycle'?03 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFinance Minister unreceptive to calls for new finance monitoring unitNew Zealand warned it's not immune from the risk that Budgets start lacking credibility.01 Jul 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessIs a regulated structure still right for today's $4b kiwifruit export industry?Critical mass and scale saves the sector's bacon time and time again.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Farmers need this medicine for carbon emission reporting headachesOPINION: Farmers have enough troubles but sharing data on emissions could ease the burden.01 Jul 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Live animal exports cruel; USA not okay based on debateOPINION: 'The people of the USA have no one but themselves to blame.'30 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsPublic consultation on reversing live animal export ban to startThe Government is expected to introduce legislation to Parliament next year.27 Jun 01:05 AM
New ZealandSpring Sheep wants a slice of the US cheese marketSpring Sheep says the response to its grass-fed range in the US has been phenomenal.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Inflation, shocking cost of building houses, the Temu effectOpinion: Deciphering Boffinese inflation-speak, and is Temu killing our economy?26 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandGuac-star economy: Global avocado consumption expected to grow - RabobankRabobank's Global Avocado Update 2024 finds new opportunities for Kiwi growers.26 Jun 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: How will NZ drive economic growth in the next decade? Why mining won’t cut itOPINION: The next wave of global economic growth will involve electricity, Liam Dann says.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessLiam Dann: Recession or not, economic downturn will get worse before it gets betterKey parts of the economy are crashing while population growth flatters the headlines.20 Jun 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: NZ's debt woes, recession versus inflation, cheese price crazinessOPINION: When cheap cheese drives people crazy, and why private debt is a public problem.18 Jun 09:00 PM
AgribusinessReport predicts export billions from cloud software – as Collins axes fundingThe move comes as the industry trims jobs for the first time since 2016.18 Jun 05:00 PM
LiveAgribusinessPM announces new efforts to enforce sanctions against North KoreaChristopher Luxon is due to meet Japan's Defence Minister this afternoon.18 Jun 03:47 AM