BDBDAgribusinessShippers name preference for Auckland port moveShipping operators favour a future replacement for the current Auckland port to be sited at the Firth of Thames over Manukau Harbour.30 Jun 04:12 AM
BDBDAgribusinessOptimism jumps on construction and tourismBusiness optimism jumps on the back of construction and tourism industries.30 Jun 02:00 AM
AgribusinessExporters see tough times aheadDairy, meat and wine industries anticipate toll on sales as British vote strengthens currency and upsets market.28 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMurray Goulburn sets low Aussie milk price forecastFonterra's opposite number in Australia has announced A$4.31 per kg of milksolids as its opening farmgate milk price for the season.28 Jun 01:15 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFarmers need to reconsider 'smart level' of debtFarmers Dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard says dairy farmers need to ask themselves what a smart level of debt is given the risk profile for the next decade.27 Jun 01:07 AM
BDBDAgribusinessSheepmeat, tourism may be hardest hit by BrexitNew Zealand's sheepmeat exports and tourists from the UK may be the hardest hit from the Brexit.27 Jun 12:41 AM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade surplus of $358m in MayNew Zealand posted a bigger than expected trade surplus in May as exports of logs, fruit jump.27 Jun 12:10 AM
AgribusinessBig Read: A fresh, new problem for farmersSome farmers are seeing sales drop as customers want prepared foods more than produce.22 Jun 05:00 AM
AgribusinessZespri tips profit boost from Gold3The release of 400ha to grow Gold3 kiwifuit under licence in 2016 will result in a hefty increase in Zespri International's corporate profit.21 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessTough times prove good for FieldaysNear-record crowds flocked to Fieldays near Hamilton, making it one of the biggest years in the event's history.19 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFarmers urged to 'hang in there'"Hang in there" - that's the message Fonterra chairman John Wilson was giving to farmers at Fieldays.17 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra unveils management reshuffleFonterra chief executive Theo Spierings has reshuffled the roles of some of his top managers for the third time this year.16 Jun 11:15 PM
AgribusinessFieldays attendance up 10pc on day twoAttendance at Fieldays on day two of the four-day agricultural event was up 10 per cent on the same day last year.16 Jun 11:10 PM
AgribusinessDrone promises to be farmers' eye in the skyA New Zealand company has developed technology that promises to deliver real-time data for farmers - from the sky.16 Jun 07:15 PM
AgribusinessFarmers show resilience as low price for milk persistsThere is no "get out of jail free" card for dairy farmers in the current dairy downturn.16 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessHow kiwifruit helped the dairy slumpWATCH: Despite the dairy downturn a big lift in kiwifruit and apple exports has boosted agricultural revenue.16 Jun 12:30 AM
OpinionTheresa Gattung: How we treat animals mattersCOMMENT: How we treat animals matters, not just to animals, but to ourselves and overseas markets.15 Jun 10:45 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWorld dairy prices steady overnightDairy product prices have held steady at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.15 Jun 08:10 PM
BDBDAgribusinessA2 Milk shares jumped 14pcA2 Milk shares rose 14 per cent after the milk marketing company raised its full-year guidance.15 Jun 03:51 AM
AgribusinessPrimary sector still growing despite dairy woesNew Zealand's primary sector needs to innovate and reinvent itself if it is to thrive, KMPG says.15 Jun 12:50 AM
AgribusinessFieldays looking good - chiefFieldays' new boss claims it has all the ingredients to be a success, despite tougher times for dairy farmers.14 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessTrump's deportations could affect US milk supplyWithout immigrant labour, US dairy farms would close, output drop and consumers pay twice as much for milk.13 Jun 11:00 PM
AgribusinessFieldays arrives amid some painBig buys at annual agricultural event are likely to be lower on the shopping list for some who are hurting, especially dairy farmers.13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Rural co-ops lack market savvy at board tableCOMMENT: A number of recent developments highlight concerns about the corporate governance of rural-based companies.10 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra governance vote falls shortFonterra's plan to alter its governance structure has been defeated.10 Jun 01:25 AM
AgribusinessTougher rules around bobby calves introducedTougher rules around the treatment of bobby calves will start before the spring calving season, but other measures on food and shelter will be delayed until next year.10 Jun 12:45 AM
AgribusinessFonterra's shareholders to vote on changeFonterra's shareholders will vote tomorrow on a raft of changes - including reducing the board's size to 11 from 13.09 Jun 05:57 AM
AgribusinessNation of Debt: Dairy farmers dig in for winterVery low dairy prices have so far not translated into widespread forced sales of farms, but the coming spring and summer periods will be the acid test for many.07 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessSynlait forecasts 2016/7 milk price at $4.50/kgSynlait Milk said its forecast milk price for the 2016/2017 would carry a higher-than-usual advance rate for milk suppliers.07 Jun 02:21 AM
AgribusinessFraudster May Wang jailed for eight yearsFailed Crafar farms bidder sentenced in Hong Kong for fraud associated with her attempt to buy the North Island properties.06 Jun 06:35 PM
AgribusinessFarmer told to stop selling raw milkAlarm after tuberculosis-positive cow discovered at his farm.05 Jun 08:25 PM
AgribusinessFonterra chair: Time to end mud-slingingFonterra chairman John Wilson has linked Theo Spierings' resignation rumours to next week's farmer vote on changes.03 Jun 05:00 PM
