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Gallagher Group eyes Brazil's vast ranches in new South American market move

Demand for precision farming support offers 'enormous potential for growth'.

Exports up, imports down as fruit trade with Europe booms

A leap in kiwifruit and apple exports helps narrow the trade deficit.

Trap maker unleashes AI in the war against possums

The AI-powered traps can accurately distinguish between target and non-target species.

Kiwifruit infrastructure sector needs market signals to invest more: Seeka boss

A million-tray cool store can cost around $25m so market guidance is vital.

Four government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut back

The Government has directed agencies to reduce reliance on contractors and consultants.

Theo Spierings, former Fonterra CEO, dies after a brief illness

A statement confirmed his death in the Netherlands.

Why Grant Watson is leaving Synlait

Grant Watson explains why he is leaving a newly recapitalised Synlait Milk.

Can NZ’s supply chain survive the next global crisis?

Encouraging local manufacturing is key.

Family forced to tear out cherry orchard after cyclone and rain

The Findlays have been selling their cherries from a shed near Napier for 16 years.

Prices take a slight dip in latest GDT auction

Only two products moved positively at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.

Marcus Musson: Positive signs from China but forest owners should hold the high-fives

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Annual food prices spike in September

Food prices have grown by 1.2% in the year to September.

Stock Takes: Fonterra on a roll? Contact's play for Manawa

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.