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Demand from Asia influences Central Otago fruit planting
China, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan becoming important markets.
Northland company faces fine after worker seriously hurt
Carter Holt Harvey in court after worker suffers multiple fractures at Ruakaka plant.
Comment: Will cannabis really be a pot of gold?
COMMENT: Like alcohol and tobacco, cannabis looks poised to become a huge global market.
Will consumers pay up for glyphosate-free production?
It is possible to produce food without using glyphosate – organic producers manage.
Why McDonald's is a little Kiwi around the world
One tenth of NZ's beef exports end up on Maccas' menus worldwide.
Fonterra director system flawed for farmers
Fonterra's director election system appoints suits not farmers, says candidate.
Otago farm sales up, but NZ trend down
Otago has recorded a bounce in farm sales during the past three months.
More pain at the pump: 91 fuel creeps past $2.40 a litre
Motorists are once again feeling the pinch of petrol prices.
Hellers to be sold to Australian private equity firm
The sale is subject to OIO and Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board approval.
Fonterra: 'A lot to do to get basics right'
Fonterra and a2Milk face likelihood of short term volatility, according to commentators.
Testing starts for Ngāwhā geothermal plant
Geothermal power project could turn Far North into an energy exporter
Strawberry growers fear effects of needles
A Bay of Plenty strawberry provider hopes locals will continue to support growers.
Editorial: Strawberry sabotage shows food supply vulnerability
EDITORIAL: NZ is as vulnerable to pests, diseases and acts of sabotage as anywhere else.
Five to contest three Fonterra director seats
Brisk competition for Fonterra farmer-director elections.
Pitfalls lie ahead for New Zealand mining
New Zealand's mining sector is facing its toughest battle ever writes Simon Hartley.
Dunedin school adds agribusiness to curriculum
Kavanagh College learning about what happens from paddock to plate.
Increased feed prices push up farm expenses
Rising feed prices are driving farm expense inflation, ASB's Commodities Weekly says.
Diversification talk as dairy loses shine
Diversification a hot topic in agriculture says Westpac's senior economist Anne Boniface.
PM, international media weigh in on strawberry scare
Jacinda Ardern, BBC, CNN and Daily Mail have all responded.
Needles found in strawberries in Auckland
Countdown warns customers after needles found in fruit bought in Auckland supermarket.
Chile farmers revolt against Fonterra milk pay levels
Fonterra's milk payments to Chilean farmers "taking advantage", says Kiwi boss.
Boss sells company shares only months into job
A2 Milk's new CEO has sold her stake in the company.
Comment: Fonterra needs radical reform
When will NZ dairy farmers wake up and realise that Fonterra needs a massive shake-up?
Meat firms desperate for staff
South Canterbury meat companies are so desperate for workers they are recruiting overseas.
NZ dairy production off to a strong start
NZ dairy production is off to a strong start, driven by favourable weather.
Strong GDP lessens case for rate cut
NZ GDP grew by a stronger-than-expected 1 per cent in the June quarter.
Southland oat-based products to go global
Venture Southland developing products for the global health food and wellness sector.
Synlait almost doubles annual profit
Synlait has doubled its net profit for the July 31 year.
Southland ag parts business closes after 40 years
The last five years had been a struggle for Thornbury Enterprises.
Fonterra too focused on long-term returns
Fonterra says too much of its investments have focused on long-term returns.
Fonterra loss 'no surprise'
Fonterra announcement of first annual loss in 17 years no surprise to Taieri dairy farmer.
'Better tool' to address offending
New animal welfare regulations are to be introduced on October 1.