AgribusinessNZ wine shows signs of turnaroundNew Zealand's wine sector is showing signs of a profit turnaround but is still not producing financial returns which would be acceptable to investors.28 Nov 03:15 AM
AgribusinessRecovery patchy, says economistSubdued inflation will keep the Reserve Bank's official cash rate on hold until at least 2014, the NZIER predicts.27 Nov 04:30 PM
Agribusiness$718m deficit above expectationsNew Zealand's trade accounts sank deeper into the red last month.27 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessTop price for Fonterra fundUnits in the newly-formed Fonterra Shareholders Fund have been priced at the very top of the dairy cooperative's $4.60 to $5.50 indicative range.27 Nov 07:22 AM
AgribusinessPrice set for Fonterra Shareholders' FundFonterra said it had set its final price for units in the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund at $5.50 per unit - the top end of an indicative $4.60 to $5.50 range.27 Nov 03:55 AM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade deficit widens as dairy values fallNew Zealand chalked up its third monthly trade deficit in October, with the annual deficit widening to $1.37 billion.26 Nov 10:45 PM
AgribusinessMilk production soars 11.3pcNew Zealand's milk production leaped 11.3 per cent last season, the most productive on record.25 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessFonterra: Muted member responseFonterra will put in the bulk of shares required for the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund following a muted response from its farmer members.23 Nov 04:39 AM
AgribusinessPush for huge free trade agreementA new giant Asian free trade negotiation was launched last night (NZ time) at the end of the East Asia Summit in Cambodia, with a goal to complete the deal by the end of 2015.21 Nov 01:43 AM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices up in overnight auction (+graphic)Prices of dairy products rose in the latest online dairy auction, the third straight gain.20 Nov 06:30 PM
AgribusinessPM has informal discussion with ObamaPrime Minister John Key had an informal discussion with US President Barack Obama in Phnom Penh this morning and the issue of Kim Dotcom appears to have been discussed.20 Nov 04:30 AM
AgribusinessCalls to help stop flyawaysGovernment-funded rewards - including tax breaks and grants - could encourage high-performing companies to stay in this country.19 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessJohn Key meets ObamaUnited States President Barack Obama will open Trans-Pacific Partnership talks in Cambodia while new negotiations offer up India, Japan and South Korea.19 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessGovt hints at charges for waterFarmers, industries and other large users may be charged for water under a new policy being developed, Finance Minister Bill English has indicated.15 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessNZ needs more people - exportersExporters' lobby group calls for increasing population through immigration and developing bigger companies.15 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessChina interest in Fonterra fund 'predictable' - FedsChinese interest in investing in Fonterra's Cooperative Group's shareholder fund was predictable, says the main farm lobby group.15 Nov 04:14 AM
AgribusinessLive Chat replay: Fonterra and NZ dairy industrySee a replay of our live chat with ANZ rural economist Con Williams on Fonterra's TAF scheme and the dairy industry.07 Nov 06:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessRakon cuts 60 NZ jobs in China, India moveRakon will cut up to 60 New Zealand jobs as it shifts more manufacturing to China and India in a bid to cut costs and widen profit margins.05 Nov 08:45 PM
AgribusinessFonterra completes five-farm 'hub' in ChinaFonterra has signed an agreement to develop two more large-scale dairy farms in China.02 Nov 02:30 AM
AgribusinessSell Kiwi meat, British butchers toldBritish butchers should sell New Zealand lamb rather than local lamb to combat global warming, a study claims.31 Oct 08:15 PM
