Rural Business news
Meet the woman who peels 20kg of horseradish a day
Mandy Steel peels 20kg of horseradish by hand, four days a week.
Liam Dann: In a world of grim news, here are five economic bright spots
OPINION: There is no shortage of bad news to worry about, but let's not despair.
Butter prices: Here’s how much they might still rise
The price of butter could reach $9.50 by September.
'Prime focus': Avocado industry targets global markets
NZ Avocado plans to diversify export markets, focusing on North America and Asia.
Why Bremworth is returning to synthetic carpets after three years
Bremworth will make synthetic carpets again, reversing a 2020 decision.
For the history books: Back-to-back $10 NZ milk price seasons?
ANZ has upgraded its milk price forecasts.
Strong dairy demand, fierce bidding push up GDT prices
Whole milk powder is up 4.6%, the highest since April 2022.
Milked dry: Northland dairy goat farmers' 'beautiful dream' sours in bank battle
BNZ is pushing for a sale, potentially leaving them with no home for retirement.
Ballance proposal to cut 62 jobs: Workers feel 'blindsided'
Ballance Agri-Nutrients worker says there a lot of anxiety over potential loss of jobs.
Up in Smoke: Why NZ's medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meet
After tragic cases, a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks.
'Living their best lives': New mobile ocean farm trial for snapper
The trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface, and moves with the tide.
Fonterra to appeal decision on Bega Cheese
The court has previously ruled it did not have jurisdiction to make a decision.
Lactalis, Bega Cheese eye Fonterra consumer assets in competitive race
Lactalis is seeking merger clearance to buy Fonterra's businesses in Australia.
'Very sad': Why boutique dairy company is closing its doors after 15 years
'I feel it's a tragedy because the brand is about improving the outcome for the planet.'
Solid forecast for agriculture exports, despite tariffs
Export prices for agriculture may withstand US tariffs but face rising competition.
Paddock to Pantry to triple range with new warehouse, second store
The online supermarket is pitching itself as a real alternative to the big players.
WorkSafe issues maintenance warning for quad bikes after man killed
Tragedy could have been avoided if farm manager had kept bike in good working order.
Rural Property
Property report: Rural market shows promising signs for 2025
Sponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate's monthly look at the rural market.
Property report: Interest in dairy farms grows as payout forecast boosts confidence
Sponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate's monthly look at the rural market.
All Black's legacy lives on at Romney Lane Homestead
Celebrated all Black Sam Strahan called this farm home for much of his life.
Business news from around NZ
'Like having our throats cut': Couple called into meeting, both told their jobs were gone
Now Didi van Heerden has been awarded $207,000 from the company and its director.
New World's $73m Pt Chevalier supermarket opening brought forward
Around 12,000 shoppers a week are expected at the new store.
Cecilia Robinson: 'Why didn't we learn this at school?'
OPINION: The Government is embedding financial education from Year 1 in the curriculum.
More Rural Business news
'Really tough': Pioneering vege growers call for Govt support for sector
“We can only do this work when we have a healthy business.”
Kiwi scientists aid Vietnam's passionfruit export boom
Scientists are working with over 70 farmers in rural Vietnam.
‘Tough day’: 120 jobs on the line as Fonterra plans closure of Canpac site
Fonterra plans to close the Hamilton canning and packaging facility in July.
Chicken exports normalising after flu outbreak – MPI
Chicken exports are getting back to normal, MPI says.
'We’re a cautious country': What's stopping NZ's food innovation?
Opinion: NZ has everything it needs to be a global food powerhouse. So what's the hold-up?
'Enormous potential': Three opportunities for NZ food innovation
Opinion: 'We have enormous potential. Where is our thought process on that as a country?'
Mānuka honey producer buzzing after bee-autiful season
A local honey producer says they have seen a strong 2024/2025 season.
NZ's largest farm clear of bovine TB after nearly 40 years
Molesworth Station spans over 180,000 hectares in the northern South Island high country.
Pink pineapples, cancer and farming: Liberal new genetics laws on the way for NZ
All you need to know about the Gene Technology Bill that is before Parliament.