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Synlait CEO resigns after restructure
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Diplomat says Russian attacks on ships, Ukraine farmers show need for NZ support
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Kiwifruit company Seeka lifts earnings guidance, pays dividend early
Top fruit quality this season brightens outlook.
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Annual food prices spike in September
Food prices have grown by 1.2% in the year to September.
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Fonterra’s shares and units have performed strongly over the past 12 months.
What does China's economic stimulus package mean for NZ dairy exports?
Only time will tell if China's economic boost package revs up consumer demand.
Zespri’s case against illegal gold kiwifruit planting goes to new court
'Pirated plantings' in global kiwifruit marketer's case.
Succession: Farmers encouraged to think about the future
Farmers need to have open and honest conversations with their families about succession.
Zespri pushes hard to sell second plan for offshore kiwifruit growing expansion
The global marketer says overseas growers deliver significant benefits back home.
The Country Fast Five: 'AI will empower the average farmer'
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
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'We just couldn’t justify continuing to have a lot of capital tied up in the vineyard.'
Hydro reversal: Lake Pūkaki makes up for lost water
Favourable power generating conditions have put downward pressure on prices.
Aquaculture projects on Fast-track Approvals Bill a 'game changer'
Aquaculture NZ says seven projects will create jobs in the regions and boost exports.
Whale watching while picking winter-grown greens
'People have seen whales out there and a lot of dolphins. It’s absolutely fantastic.'
Mark Lister: What 2025 could hold for the NZ dollar's fortunes
OPINON: Whether a stronger currency is good or not depends on your perspective.
Fonterra staff numbers on $100,000-plus swell in tough economic year
Most of the rises among regional New Zealand staffers.
EU's deforestation delay good news for NZ meat sector
Red meat sector welcomes news EU is delaying its deforestation regulation by 12 months.
Tatua to the fore again in FY24 dairy payout
Bulk products revenue down but specialised divisions post highest result yet.
Stock Takes: A2 Milk's next move, Sir John Key's US lawsuit moves forward
Plus, Thames Water has a credibility issue with its debt crisis.
'Good opportunities': NZ blueberry growers get access to South Korea
South Korean consumers will have to pay a premium for the New Zealand fruit.
Reserve Bank fires shot at critics - says it isn't hurting farmers and businesses
Regulator argues its bank capital rules aren't hurting farmers and businesses.
Miles Hurrell: Fonterra on a mission to strengthen trade ties
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