World dairy prices put on their third significant gain in a row at the latest GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction overnight.

Manufacturing exports slumped by more than 20 per cent in July as a persistently strong Kiwi dollar puts pressure on the sector.

NZ commodity prices rose for a fourth month as the rebound in dairy continued, although a strong kiwi dollar limited gains for local producers.

The price of whole milk powder may rise for the fourth straight auction on the GlobalDairyTrade platform next week.

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri said its weekly sales were running strongly after a delayed start to the season.

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The Taranaki farmers bought controversial interest rate swaps from the bank.

The futures market suggests an earnings upgrade might be on the way for Fonterra's farmers.

New Zealand's merchandise trade deficit narrowed in July as imports such as crude oil fell faster than exports such as milk powder and meat.

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China's imports of dairy products jumped 26 percent in the 12 months ended June 30.

Apiculture New Zealand and New Zealand Police are working together to stop beehive thefts.

The new season is predicted to be the biggest New Zealand has ever seen.

Farmers have seen two successive seasons of sub-par milk prices and the signs so far have pointed to a third.

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A strong lift in whole milk powder prices is expected at tomorrow morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction.

Chinese regulations that caused upheaval in New Zealand's infant formula industry two years ago are set to be extended to honey and wine exporters.

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri said its exports to China were due to resume this week.

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Economists say Landcorp's decision to stop using palm kernel expeller (PKE) as a supplementary feed is a sign of things to come.

Weaning animals from antibiotics in favor of vaccines has become central as resistant superbugs become more prevalent in public spaces.

Ports of Auckland will go ahead with plans to partially automate its container terminal.

New Zealand's biggest farming company will stop using the controversial feed supplement by June next year.

A new software system is promising to address farming productivity issues, hoping to make life - and work - easier for farmers.

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Ports of Auckland and Napier Port have announced a strategic alliance they say will help improve services for freight customers.

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World dairy prices have shot higher at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, with the GDT price index gaining 6.6pc.

Fonterra's infant formula sales in China are running ahead of its expectations, chairman John Wilson says.

New Zealand firms need to collaborate when it comes to shipping cargo offshore.