AgribusinessFarm sector backs FonterraFarmers are backing Fonterra's denials of claims that its milkpowder could be responsible for excessive hormonal levels in Chinese infant formula.11 Aug 06:43 AM
AgribusinessNZ food agency probes China hormone linkThe New Zealand Food Safety Authority says it is seeking answers from Chinese authorities that link NZ to a milk powder scandal.11 Aug 03:00 AM
AgribusinessHow fibre will fuel farm of the futureFederated Farmers says fast, reliable broadband access is necessary if agri-business is to reach its productive potential. Simon Hendery reports.10 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessCanberra to appeal NZ apple rulingThe Australian Government will appeal a WTO ruling that Australia is breaching international laws in restricting NZ apple exports.09 Aug 11:32 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFarming Systems reiterates 'don't sell' to Olam takeoverNZ Farming Systems Uruguay said it disagrees with assertions made by Olam International and urged shareholders not to sell into the takeover offer yet.09 Aug 09:45 PM
AgribusinessNZ wins 90-year Australia apple warA World Trade Organisation decision issued in Geneva early this morning ruled against Canberra's efforts to block imports of Kiwi apples in what Tim Groser says is 'a stunning victory' for NZ.09 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessChinese buyers talk up benefitsChinese dairy investors may be media shy, but they have been lobbying politicians and other key players at the highest levels.08 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessRussian wheat crisis may aid NZ farmersRussia last week banned grain exports for the rest of the year after a severe drought and wildfires destroyed 20 per cent of its wheat crop.08 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessNational minister's husband linked to farm bidderOne of the key people behind the Chinese Crafar bid has links with Pansy Wong's husband.05 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessSheep and beef farms 'on way to extinction'Sheep and beef farming could all but disappear in New Zealand if "structural issues" causing profits to drop are allowed to continue, says Federated Farmers.03 Aug 04:00 PM
AgribusinessCut dairy risks or suffer, says US expertVolatile dairy prices are here to stay, says dairy one futures expert.01 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessCrafar farms - behind the facadeThe Chinese bid for the Crafar dairy farms has everything but transparency, finds Karyn Scherer.01 Aug 03:45 PM
AgribusinessCoffee drinkers embrace fair factorIt's easier to assuage your conscience with a Fairtrade latte than spend time contemplating the problems facing impoverished farmers.30 Jul 04:00 PM
