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The impact on prices was greater in the North Island than in the South Island.
Dairy farmers play catch-up on spending
Dairy farmers catch up on deferred spending on the strength of increased milk income.
Dairy product prices fall again
Whole milk powder falls 1.5 per cent, its fifth consecutive decrease.
Danish seed group cleared to buy $413m NZ seeds business
Details of 12 Overseas Investment Office decisions are out.
M.bovis cattle disease wipeout 'shambolic', farmers say
Confidence in Government effort wobbling.
Single-breed milk from 'green' cows hits market
Seeing Jersey milk in spotlight has been "a long time coming" says Jersey NZ president.
Sheep-meat prices expected to lift
International demand for New Zealand lamb remained strong, says Rabobank's Blake Holgate.
South Island Friesian bull prices hit 5-year low
Poor autumn pasture growth impacted on feed availability and therefore, demand for stock.
Methane targets will challenge livestock sector
Zero Carbon Bill methane targets will require changes to farming practices says bank.
$280m Pokeno factory may have run foul of housing hopes
Synlait Milk's Pokeno plant neighbour and opponent has plans for housing.
China fears commodity squeeze from US trade war
China's leaders are tormented by the 'Malacca Dilemma'.
Fonterra shares, units fall to record lows as milk production falls
New Zealand milk production fell 10 per cent in April.
Money for gun buy-back scheme may not be enough
Gun lobby groups suggested the buy-back scheme could cost more than $500 million.
Shane Jones's $3b Provincial Growth Fund two-thirds committed
Two-thirds of the $3 billion available for distribution from the Provincial Growth Fund.
Synlait Milk's $280 million Pokeno headache
Businessman trying to stop new factory at Pokeno is unlikely to back off or be bought off.
Hawke's Bay Council gives green light to Napier Port IPO
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council has given the final go-ahead for the Napier Port IPO.
'Gross negligence': $30,000 fine for not paying Hawke's Bay vineyard workers
Te Mata Estate warned after Hawke's Bay contracting company fined for not paying workers.
Reserve Bank warning: household debts too high
The Reserve Bank has released it latest report on the banking and finance sector.
Fonterra must stick to asset sale plan: Fitch Ratings
Fonterra essentially a good business, says credit rater Fitch.
NZ beef exporters recover lost market share in Japan as CPTPP kicks in
ANZCO has seen tonnages of frozen beef to Japan recover to 7,000 and 8,000 metric tonnes.
Comment: Contract milking – what's the fuss?
Comment: Contract milking has had a chequered history.
A2 Milk provider Synlait sets starting price $7/kg for milk solids
Synlait has followed Fonterra's lead with a $7.00/kg milk price forecast for 2019/20.
Multimillion-dollar cherry venture
"We know cherries from Central Otago deliver high returns on the global market."
Shaun Brookes: Legalised cannabis will be a test for employers
COMMENT: Will legalising cannabis mean employees will be allowed to come to work stoned?
Comment: Green MP's decision a new low in politics of protest
COMMENT: Eugenie Sage decision is a "gross abuse" of power.
Forestry threat to farmers, says Wairoa mayor
Mayor of Wairoa says jobs will be lost as farmers struggle to ignore temptation to forest.
New fund to invest in horticulture land
A new fund will invest in a range of horticultural land opportunities.
Former All Black Israel Dagg's new gig
David Beak discusses Israel Dagg's new role in his Sydney-based food business.
Huawei ban threatens wireless service in rural areas
New York Times: Trump's technology blacklist hits farmers.
'Please explain', Govt tells New Zealand's biggest farmer
New Landcorp chairman Warren Parker has some explaining to do.
The Waikato company that fed this Russian priest during his epic 6-month rowing expedition
Fedor Konyukhov is on a world record rowing attempt.
Annual exports to China top $15 billion for first time
Growing demand for beef, lamb, logs and dairy products helped April exports jump 22%.
Fonterra price 'strips $225m from farmers'
ASB senior rural economist Nathan Penny says forecast changes will reduce farmer incomes.