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Will dairy prices level out after last month’s rout?

But long-term gloom remains on lower demand from China.

Opinion: We need to talk tourism as election approaches

OPINION: Relationship between tourism and Govt symbiotic; are parties taking it seriously?

The Kiwi lawyer hand-picked to lead a global wine body

The Auckland lawyer is the first to be elected from outside Europe.

Liam Dann: Why both Labour and National have got it wrong on tax

OPINION: It seems New Zealanders have collectively decided to ignore the China crisis.

A2 Milk disappoints despite record $1 billion in China sales

But the firm still faces issues in the infant formula market in China.

How long will this dairy downturn last and what will be the cost?

There are mixed opinions on how long China will cast a shadow over demand and prices.

Dire prediction of 12-18 months of reduced income for farmers

DairyNZ has calculated a break-even dairy price of $7.51/kg for farmers.

Farmers put off debt repayment as economic pressure tightens

Lower farmgate returns, shock milk price drop and rising costs bite bottom lines.

‘Expect a bloodbath’: Futures pricing suggests another weak dairy auction

Prices are expected to weaken further at latest Global Dairy Trade auction.

Trade surplus narrows as wary eyes trained on China, inflation

Inflation wars and China slowdown loom large, even as some exports surged.

Desert oasis: How to grow three tonnes of lettuce a day where it’s as dry as dust

World's biggest vertical farm serving up fresh produce for Emirates passengers.

Buried lead cables less risky than DIY, health expert says

Kiwis making bullets, sinkers, doing up old homes face lead poison risks.

'Who will inherit?': How to keep Kiwi farms in the family

Ageing Kiwi farmers risk losing their farms because they don't have a succession plan.

'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayor

Tairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.

Editorial: Here’s hoping the Aussies walk away from EU trade deal

EDITORIAL: New Zealand's EU trade deal looks good compared to no deal at all.

'Walk away': Australia’s farmers rubbish NZ-Europe free trade deal

EU deals show globalisation is not dead - but some sectors ask what difference that makes.

Nearly 400,000 chickens reared in 7 weeks at huge Helensville farm

The farm is also the same one where 180,000 chickens died in 2019 after a power outage.

Extreme floods and heat in China ravage farms and kill animals

NY Times: Bad weather puts security of food supply in focus in China.