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Fonterra's new leaders are devoid of gloss.
Fonterra tipped to sell more assets
The dairy giant releases its half-year result tomorrow.
Liam Dann: Dairy to rescue as property boom economy falters
COMMENT: As risks around domestic economy grow, export prices once again come to rescue.
Silence of the lambs: Why are farmers quiet on CGT?
Farmers called it a "mangy dog", but so far they're quiet on capital gains tax threat.
Fonterra's farmers are in for higher milk prices this week
Prices firmed, albeit slightly, for the sixth time in a row.
Small Business: Growing oysters faster in moulds a 'game changer'
Kaeo-based Shaun Gregory talks designing a shellfish mould to grow oysters in.
A2 milk set for bumper profit
Earnings driven mostly by A2 Milk's success in China's infant formula market.
Explainer: Why NZ can't afford to mess with China
China and NZ's relationship has been of mutual benefit since it signed FTA in 2008.
NZ Made campaign rolls out 'New Zealand grown' labels
Green stickers will be seen on supermarket shelves in the next few months.
Queenstown entrepreneur launches world first deer milk beauty product
The protein-rich milk is attracting interest from scientists.
Dairy product prices rally, led by milk powder
Dairy product prices rose at the Global Dairy Trade auction.
Otago farmers increasingly adopting 'fertigation'
The new way of applying fertiliser is cited as having environmental benefits.
Former Fonterra chairman John Wilson dies
John Wilson chaired the company during some of its most volatile times
The Govt has a get-out clause in its $10m loan contract to Westland
The co-op has confirmed it has entered into talks with a 'number of interested parties'.
Opinion: Government has role to play in finding horticulture workers
OPINION: Horticulture needs nimble thinking from Govt, says National's Lawrence Yule.
Milk production running ahead of forecast - Fonterra
Fonterra says milk production is running ahead of forecast.
Fonterra sells Farm Source Livestock to Carrfields
Fonterra is to sell its Farm Source livestock division.
Bright outlook for radiata pine earnings
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The big numbers NZ's economists will be watching this year
Leading Kiwi economists reveal the stats they'll be watching in 2019.
Farm education provider Taratahi placed in liquidation
Declining student numbers add to Taratahi's financial and operational pressures.
Ngāi Tahu backs out of Agria deal, takes direct stake in Wrightson
Ngāi Tahu has taken direct ownership of 27.4 million Wrightson shares.
Canada's marijuana industry so hot it's importing workers
Job openings in the sector have tripled in the last year.
A hand up or corporate welfare? Questions around Govt's provincial growth fund
Taxpayer loan to West Coast dairy company has secret terms.
North America Zespri's new kiwifruit frontier
Zespri looks to grow kiwifruit in North America as Sungold sales boom.
And they're off: New start for thoroughbred industry
Industry leader says Government support will revive the racehorse business.
Agriculture in hock for $70 billion and vulnerable
Dairy debt stress eases but no time for in-hock agriculture to relax, says Reserve Bank.
New housing eats into farmland for fruits and vegetables
New housing developments are taking up land critical for growing food.
China's slump - is the dragon running out of fire?
China's economic growth has slowed this year. Will the fallout hit New Zealand?
The battle over what to call lab-grown meat
Meat 2.0, artificial, fake? The verdict's still out on the best moniker.
Livestock ship taking up to 4000 cattle from NZ to China
The Gudali Express will dock at 5pm on Monday and will depart on Tuesday.
Report: Fonterra has failed to deliver 'meaningful returns'
The report says it is "critical" that the poor returns be addressed.