AgribusinessSparkling year for NZ wine industryThe New Zealand wine industry has continued its turnaround in 2013, posting a record grape harvest and improved profitably for wineries.17 Dec 09:00 PM
AgribusinessWatchdog signals action against banks over rural swap contractsThree banks facing potential legal action from the competition watchdog over their sale of interest rate swap contracts to farmers say they will continue to co-operate with the commission.17 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessConsumer confidence at four year highUnemployment is tipped to fall and wages rise as consumer confidence hits a four-year high.16 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessUK butter eaters lose taste for AnchorBritish shoppers have noticed that their favourite Anchor butter tastes different - with the explanation being it's no longer from New Zealand.15 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessFed Farmers: Better food safety neededFederated Farmers says a report on Fonterra's botulism scare has highlighted the need for a stronger food safety regime.10 Dec 11:00 PM
OpinionKevin Roberts: Rome wasn't built on apathyWe must first conquer our island syndrome and pull together if we are ever to win the world from the edge, writes Kevin Roberts.09 Dec 04:54 AM
AgribusinessFarm-buyers face new rulesA private member's bill put forward by Labour MP Phil Goff would require foreign buyers of farmland to demonstrate their investment would benefit the economy more than a NZ buyer.07 Dec 02:40 AM
AgribusinessChina demand lifts dairy pricesInternational dairy product prices are pushing sharply higher, driven by strong demand from China.04 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessSofter dollar offsets commodities dropWorld prices for a basket of New Zealand's export commodities eased last month but a softer exchange rate more than compensated for the decline.03 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessTerms of trade run hotSurging dairy prices have pushed the terms of trade to a 40-year high.02 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessTerms of trade at 40-year highHigher dairy export prices have driven New Zealand's terms of trade to their highest point since 1973, Statistics NZ says.01 Dec 11:30 PM
AgribusinessPasta kings buy farm for $25mItaly's Barilla family, founders of the world's largest pasta company, have paid $25m to buy a South Island dairy farm from Federated Farmers chairman Willy Leferink and his wife.29 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessLamb kill at 50-year lowThe 2013-14 export lamb kill will be the lowest in 50 years because of last summer's drought, but better prices should compensate for the lost volume.28 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessAussies to follow Fonterra modelAustralia's largest dairy cooperative Murray Goulburn (MG) looks set to follow Fonterra in adopting a specialised financial instrument to expand its capital base while retaining exclusive farmer ownership and control.24 Nov 09:57 PM
AgribusinessTwo-child China a boon for baby milkThe loosening of China's one-child policy is expected to provide a boost for New Zealand infant formula exporters.24 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessBotulism botch-up 'may cost jobs'New Zealand and Australian employees of infant formula manufacturer Nutricia could be the latest victims of Fonterra's botulism botch-up.20 Nov 04:06 AM
AgribusinessTrade talks take the heat off KeyMeat and green-lipped mussels had PM John Key back in more comfortable territory on a trade trip in Bangkok, after days of scrutiny of his reaction to Sri Lanka's human rights.18 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessSpierings admits sustainability failingsFonterra chief executive Theo Spierings says the company is "eight to 10 years" behind other dairy players overseas when it comes to sustainability.08 Nov 03:04 AM
