NZ King Salmon has confirmed its intention to undertake an initial public offering of shares in New Zealand and a listing on the NZX and ASX.

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Kiwibank says it won't be stepping in to fill the void left by Westpac's proposed branch closures. First Union says Westpac is planning

Fonterra raises its farmgate milk price forecast for 2016/17 to $4.75 per kg of milksolids, up from a previous forecast of $4.25/kg.

Fonterra has raised its farmgate milk price forecast by 50 cents to $4.75 per kg of milksolids.

The futures market suggests an earnings upgrade might be on the way for Fonterra's farmers.

NZX dairy futures whole milk futures have broken through the US$3000/tonne level for the first time in more than a year.

Three towns will be left with no bank branches if Westpac goes ahead with a raft of planned closures.

a2 Milk has reported sharp lift in earnings driven by increased infant milk formula sales.

Demand for New Zealand's manuka honey is so high that supply cannot keep up - so some retailers are swapping it with cheap, standard honey.

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New Zealand export log prices slid to an eight-month low in August as a stronger local currency and higher shipping rates dented returns.

Fall in farm conversions prompts interest in horticulture, honey and alternatives such as sheep milk.

China's imports of dairy products jumped 26 percent in the 12 months ended June 30.

Tegel has secured Australian market access for raw poultry products in a development an analyst says could add significant value to its growing export business.

Dairy farmers could make a profit this season, AgriHQ says.

Apiculture New Zealand and New Zealand Police are working together to stop beehive thefts.

Profit slid to $20.5 million, or 10.65 cents per share, in the 12 months ended June 30.

Farmers have seen two successive seasons of sub-par milk prices and the signs so far have pointed to a third.

The New Zealand dollar climbed after figures showed the US consumer price index was flat last month while the price of whole milk

Westpac has revised up its farmgate milk price forecast to $5.00 a kg of milksolids from a previous of $4.60/kg.

The New Zealand dollar climbed after dairy prices rose more than expected at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.

Has dairy turned the corner? Latest price 'couldn't come at a better time'.

A strong lift in whole milk powder prices is expected at tomorrow morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction.

Chinese regulations that caused upheaval in New Zealand's infant formula industry two years ago are set to be extended to honey and wine exporters.

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri said its exports to China were due to resume this week.

Dairy farmers are in line for a confidence booster if futures market pricing for this week's GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction is anything to go by.

A digital mapping company choose a quiet farmhouse in Kansas as the "default location" for IP addresses it couldn't map. It resulted in "digital hell" for the tenants.

ParrotDog's equity crowdfunding campaign has reached its maximum goal of $2 million.

The meat processor said 80.4 per cent of votes cast were in favour of the partnership with Shanghai Maling.