The CountryPort of Tauranga faces challenge of wars, economic malaiseLower dairy and kiwifruit volumes and lower consumer appetite for imports take toll.22 Feb 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri starts global search for new CEO but eyes a New Zealand base this timeGlobal marketer also reports record grower returns forecast for this season.22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCompany results: Comvita slips into the red, Ebos’ profit growsComvita blames weak demand in China and Ebos eyeing more purchases.20 Feb 10:30 PM
The CountryBeekeepers deliver stinging response to Apiculture NZ planPlan has 'no costing, no clear priorities, no timelines', says NZ Beekeeping Inc.20 Feb 09:28 PM
The CountrySlight lift in prices at GDTA modest shift in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.20 Feb 08:21 PM
The CountrySweet inspiration: How honey sector sees path to $1bn by 2030Honey has become a valuable export earner for communities throughout New Zealand.20 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ must brace for more big supply shocks - Productivity CommissionThe commission's last report warns of the need to prepare for economic disruption.20 Feb 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryA2 Milk back in favour after strong first halfAlternative dairy company a2 has claimed a top-five spot in China's formula market.19 Feb 04:20 AM
The CountryPāmu Farms takes hit from dairy slump, Cyclone GabrielleThe state-owned enterprise has improved it full-year forecast.19 Feb 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryUS closely eyeing NZ while taking temperature of dairy markets this yearUS Dairy Export Council expects NZ won’t be as 'aggressive' on price as in 2023.18 Feb 11:57 PM
The CountryA2 Milk rallies sharply after profit beats forecastsA2 Milk's first-half earnings have defied a slump in China's infant formula market.18 Feb 11:03 PM
The CountryPGG Wrightson boardroom struggle escalatesPGG Wrightson said it was in the company's best interests to have an NZ-based chair.18 Feb 10:51 PM
The CountryDairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farmsA significant Staph Aureus outbreak can cost a farm many thousands of dollars.18 Feb 06:00 PM
The CountryCanada breaching CPTPP costs NZ dairy an estimated $120mDCANZ says financial losses as a result of Canada breaching the CPTPP continue to grow.15 Feb 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryEast Coast's forestry nightmare: One year after Cyclone GabrielleMore than 160,000 tonnes of debris have been removed but foresters have a bigger worry.15 Feb 04:00 AM
The CountryKiwifruit exports in growth mode again after tough two yearsGlobal marketer Zespri has growth in its sights again.15 Feb 01:23 AM
The CountryWhy do some supermarket cheeses cost 50 per cent more than others?Cheese suppliers say the difference is not just down to the packaging.14 Feb 07:24 PM
The CountryFood prices on the rise again - milk, eggs and chocolate lead the wayDespite a monthly rise, annual price increases were the lowest since November 2021.13 Feb 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Everyone is in a different boat' - insurance issues linger a year on from the cyclonePremiums continue to rise, as insurers move further towards address-level pricing.13 Feb 01:50 AM
The Country'Not as efficient': Meat processing delays on the cardsFarmers holding onto stock for longer may cause problems along the chain.12 Feb 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySynlait keeps market guessing on DairyworksHigher financing costs are driving Synlait Milk to a big first half loss.12 Feb 01:50 AM
The CountryWonky Box's South Island expansion on trackWonky Box team employs 17 southerners, including an on-the-ground grower liaison.12 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryCompany news: Synlait, T&G losses to blow out; Fonterra lifts milk price forecastSome early bad news ahead of reporting season.11 Feb 10:20 PM
The CountryT&G Global full-year loss forecast balloons over insurance claim 'complexity'The firm's FY23 loss before tax is expected to be double what was previously anticipated.11 Feb 10:09 PM
The CountryFonterra lifts 2024 milk price forecastCEO Hurrell says Fonterra is well placed to weather geopolitical uncertainty.11 Feb 09:14 PM
The Country'Pretty simple': Horticulture business trials electric harvesterLeaderbrand is the first in NZ to trial new electric harvesting equipment.11 Feb 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNew Zealand stymies US dairy export growth in tough yearHigher NZ production and market tactics factors in US dairy export decline.11 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryDairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farmsStrong competition for good staff means the recruitment process becomes more important.11 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryFijian government signs deal with NZ firm to boost medicinal cannabis sectorThe New Zealand company plans to invest a minimum of $65m in Fiji's cannabis sector.11 Feb 01:14 AM
The CountryBuyers return to rising prices at Stortford LodgeStore lamb prices lifted this week as buyers returned from a summer break.08 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHigher NZ farmgate milk prices beckon after strong GDT auctionWhat was driving demand at this morning's Global Dairy Auction?07 Feb 02:03 AM
The CountryFarmer cheats taxes and Covid support schemes to fuel six-figure gambling habitWaikato man sentenced for false tax returns and fraudulent Covid support applications.07 Feb 01:14 AM
OpinionTrends point to alternative foods over traditional agricultureOpinion: Developing integrated climate, energy and alternative food plan for NZ is timely.06 Feb 11:40 PM
The CountryPrices rise 4.2 per cent in latest GDT2024 continues to be a happy new year for dairy farmers.06 Feb 08:39 PM
