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Old ways damaging for farmers

Co-operatives need a new, dynamic business model, says Ruth Richardson.

Free trade opportunity not to be missed

This lack of certainty over Brexit presents risks for NZ's agricultural exporters, as well as opportunities for our much-vaunted trade negotiators.

Zespri calm in China 'crisis'

Kiwifruit giant Zespri is now an exporter and importer in the big Chinese market, and it has planted two trial blocks in China to develop its overseas supply.

Horticulture star performer in NZ

More horticulture businesses are taking a corporate approach and is now responsible for more than 7% of the country's goods exports.

Comvita food innovation spurs growth

Fast-growing Comvita doesn't just want to rely on honey - it is adding olive leaf extract and Omega-3 fish oils to its portfolio of natural health products.

Fieldays attendance steady despite dairy slump

Attendance at Fieldays is running just slightly below this time last year, despite the current slump in dairy prices.

Fieldays - keeping the traffic flowing

There are some high tech solutions being organised to help keep Fieldays traffic manageable.

Agribusiness: Selling the future of farming

Dairying is one of a number of industries facing a possible labour shortage.

Agribusiness: Falling dollar softens dairy blow, rewards other exporters

After years of gains, the New Zealand dollar is finally in retreat.

Agribusiness: Some cheers among the dairy doldrums

Jamie Gray reviews the roller-coaster year in the primary sector where horticulture, beef and wine have been shining lights.

Agribusiness: Online farm budgeting advice is close at hand

Some farmers need to get better at budgeting to weather the slow-down in dairying, says David McCall of DairyNZ.

Agribusiness: Improving on the workhorse

Experts expect New Zealand farmers to be among the first wave of businesses to benefit from the internet-of-things.

Agribusiness: Dairy makes a positive impression on the country

New Zealanders' impression of the dairy industry is positive, according to DairyNZ's latest Public Perceptions of Dairy survey.

Agribusiness: Spreadsheets in the cloud

Technology firm Xero is moving in and providing online support for farmers, writes Bill Bennett.

Agribusiness: Farmers look at trimming costs

There may just be a ray of sunshine among the gloom of falling milk prices, writes Glenys Christian.

Agribusiness: New entrants make dent in supply

Updated figures next month will show how much milk supply has moved away from Fonterra since its formation.

Agribusiness: Livestock chasing $1b goal

It may seem an uphill task but CEO Wayne McNee tells Tamsyn Parker he is pursuing a growth strategy.

Agribusiness: Approach success by design

Understanding other cultures is key to NZ making its food attractive to different markets around the world.