Rural Business news
![Meridian says South Island hydro levels now at above-average levels](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Meridian says South Island hydro levels now at above-average levels
South Island lakes are looking healthier after sinking to seriously low levels last month.
![Sheep farm profitability for next season ‘sobering’ - BLNZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Sheep farm profitability for next season ‘sobering’ - BLNZ
It looks like another challenging season ahead for NZ's already struggling sheep farmers.
!['No further action': Takeovers Panel ruling on Synlait](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'No further action': Takeovers Panel ruling on Synlait
The panel will take no action over the Bright Dairy, a2 Milk plan for Synlait.
![Dairy products take the coastal route to market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Dairy products take the coastal route to market
Some of Northland’s dairy exports are heading out of the area by sea instead of road.
![Synlait lifts 2024/25 milk price to $8.60/kg](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Synlait lifts 2024/25 milk price to $8.60/kg
The dairy and infant formula maker is in the middle of a $217.8m capital raise.
![German newcomer sees potential in Gisborne apples](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
German newcomer sees potential in Gisborne apples
A German-owned company is investing in Gisborne's apple industry with an orchard purchase.
![Agricultural aviators hit out at proposed 'tax on a tax'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Agricultural aviators hit out at proposed 'tax on a tax'
Commercial agricultural operators could face operations safety levy increase of up to 47%.
![A small dip in prices at latest GDT auction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
A small dip in prices at latest GDT auction
The GDT auction dipped slightly this week after a 5.5% increase two weeks ago.
![Fonterra outlines another South Island plant upgrade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Fonterra outlines another South Island plant upgrade
The new factory at Edendale will create an additional 70 jobs.
![Liquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui Group](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Liquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui Group
The company operates three large dairy farms - one in Taupō and two in North Otago.
!['Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district
Feed supply has been sapped bare in the drought-stricken Hurunui district.
Rural Property
![Property report: Momentum remains subdued in the rural market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Property report: Momentum remains subdued in the rural market
Sponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate's monthly look at the rural market.
!['Bonkers' or brave? Restoring wonky buildings at $200m Ayrburn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Bonkers' or brave? Restoring wonky buildings at $200m Ayrburn
'Some of these farmers must have thought we were bonkers when we turned up.'
![Karapiro couple nuts about macadamias](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Karapiro couple nuts about macadamias
Paul Gardiner & Helen Stockman are one season away from seeing the fruits of their labour.
Business news from around NZ
![Inside Economics: Do we really need to spend more on infrastructure?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Inside Economics: Do we really need to spend more on infrastructure?
OPINION: And Liam Dann looks at the economic policy debate ahead of the US election.
![Two rough years: Wētā FX books losses of $190m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Two rough years: Wētā FX books losses of $190m
Financials of Sir Peter Jackson's special effects group made public for the first time.
![Auckland crypto firm's collapse: Authorities hunt for missing CEO](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Auckland crypto firm's collapse: Authorities hunt for missing CEO
Where in the world is Stephen Macaskill?
More Rural Business news
![NZ Shareholders' Association says Synlait deal a 'dead rat' for minorities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
NZ Shareholders' Association says Synlait deal a 'dead rat' for minorities
The Shareholders' Association says the Synlait recapitalisation plan will hit minorities.
![Pāmu posts $26m full-year loss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Pāmu posts $26m full-year loss
The loss for the 12 months to the end of June compares with a $9m loss the year before.
![Dairy company made false ‘100% Pure NZ’ claims on products from India](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Dairy company made false ‘100% Pure NZ’ claims on products from India
Dairy company fined $420k for misleading customers.
![A2 Milk profit up by 7.7%, share price drops sharply](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
A2 Milk profit up by 7.7%, share price drops sharply
The infant formula company has lifted its annual net profit.
!['Good property in a good location': Dutch firm buys 60ha orchard; two more orchards hit market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Good property in a good location': Dutch firm buys 60ha orchard; two more orchards hit market
Another overseas company has bought an apple orchard in Hawke's Bay amid industry changes.
![Why is Fonterra exploring cow-less dairy food technology?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Why is Fonterra exploring cow-less dairy food technology?
Dairy co-op says no money or deals involved in its latest tech probe.
!['Shouldn’t be paying it': Seafood industry not making the most of FTAs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Shouldn’t be paying it': Seafood industry not making the most of FTAs
Mfat estimates 40% of seafood exports to UK still paying tariffs eliminated a year ago.
![Australia’s wine sector suffers as drinkers shun lower-end brands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Australia’s wine sector suffers as drinkers shun lower-end brands
Financial Times: Labels sold off in what some winemakers call its worst-ever crisis.
![Protein shake-up: What next for NZ?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Protein shake-up: What next for NZ?
OPINION: Is there room for both traditional and new and novel proteins?