Butter prices fall to 19-month low
Butter prices fell 10 per cent in February, Stats NZ says.
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Red kiwifruit to go on trial
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Waverley sawmill could rise again, buyer says
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Waikanae River one of 14 catchments chosen for funding
The river catchments work is focused on improving ecological integrity and resilience.
Sheep milk plant expected to deliver $129m in products a year
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Watchdog casts cautious eye toward high-strength brews
The volume of high-strength beer reached 35 million litres in 2018.
Palm oil giant Wilmar takes full control of Goodman Fielder
Singapore's Wilmar has gone to full control of Goodman Fielder.
Strong market for lamb expected
A second consecutive season of healthy global lamb prices is being predicted.
Alliance Group: Farmers feeling nervous in regulatory environment
Farmers are feeling nervous about regulatory changes, say Alliance Group.
Villa Maria's golden hour in Royal Easter Show Wine Awards
Villa Maria acquired 20 per cent of the total gold medal count at the awards.
Pulling up NZ's socks takes whole nation
Comment: Our environment depends on our economy, which in turn depends on our reputation.
Jeremy Tauri: Myths of the financial end of year
Jeremy Tauri identifies a few myths about tax season.
Silence of the lambs: Why are farmers quiet on CGT?
Farmers called it a "mangy dog", but so far they're quiet on capital gains tax threat.
Closure of sawmills 'right across the country'
New Zealand bleeds wood processing jobs as logs ship to China, industry leader says.
Start saving for this year's Bluff oyster treat, they're scarce
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Comvita: Still looking for the sweet spot
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Kiwifruit claim heads back to court
Kiwifruit growers' claim over Psa is heading back to court.
Scales, Alliance join forces to tap booming pet food trade
Global pet food sales are set to reach up to $134 billion by 2022.
'Capital gains tax may affect 17,000 Bay blocks'
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Upgraded packing facility CAJ van der Voort opening in Central Otago
A Central Otago pipfruit packing company will celebrate its upgrade tonight.
Swine disease expected to boost Chinese beef imports
China is set to make export opportunities for beef exporters like NZ.
Women quick to learn ropes of wine industry
Viticulture industry is almost unrecognisable compared to 30 years ago.
Comment: Don't rush PGF in the regions
Comment: PGF is a good idea for New Zealand — too good to be botched by poor execution.
Huge boat 'The Beast' hits water in Foxton
Sir Michael Hill's boat, which has been two years in the making, launched today.
40,000 rural homes don't have good enough broadband for RWC
Only seven RWC games will be screened free-to-air on TVNZ.
NZ's big dry starting to hit farmers
'Nationwide it is definitely hurting - it's starting to bite.'
Red Meat Profit Partnership: Chance to do things differently
Red meat partnership endorses regenerative and holistic farming - and networking.
Jen Scoular: Spotlight on quality avocado
Avocado season is over - now its time to focus on quality exports.
Good start to grape harvest in Central Otago
Recent dry conditions are having barely any effect on Central Otago's grape harvest.