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First female president for NZ Grain and Seed

“The days where the seed industry was male-dominated have definitely changed.”

Dan Boulton is Silver Fern Farms' new CEO

Dan Boulton will take the reins from Simon Limmer in February.

Sealord fined more than $250k after crew exposed to asbestos

'This was a major industry player that should have known better' - Maritime NZ.

Fruit shortage: Supply issues in lead-up to Christmas

Cyclone Gabrielle decimated crops in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne.

'Bring it on' says market to possible big Port of Tauranga shares sale by council

Bay of Plenty council's big stake makes port shares harder to buy.

Luxon bullish on India trade deal, despite India’s misgivings

The Prime Minister talked down the former Government's trade achievements.

Fruit processing tech under threat along with jobs in company shake-up

Will Tomra take out services and maintenance to fruit export sector?

Tomra staff to learn fate this week, layoffs after Christmas

Employees at a brand new Hamilton site are among those in the firing line.

Meat imports make local market uneven playing field, NZPork says

There are concerns about nations that allow farming practices banned in NZ.

Methane pledge timing 'wasn't quite right' for Fonterra

Major dairy companies around the world pledged to disclose and tackle methane emissions.

Dynamic Business: Ministers tout Govt's vision for trade at US summit

NZ ministers have pledged to undertake a record number of trade missions.

Ag sector leader: Rob Hewett named Chairperson of the year

Hewett has ‘a profound connection to the land’.

John Loughlin wins Judges' Recognition Award at Deloitte's Top 200

John Loughlin's experience has added value to the primary sector.

Dairy prices rise in latest GDT event

Most products on offer rose in price, and mozzarella was offered for the first time.

Dairy and red meat exports to China forecast to grow in next decade

However, MFAT said eventually production growth would outpace consumption growth.

Opinion: Dumping Three Waters for something better

Opinion: Flushing away the unpopular scheme is a chance for something more responsive.

Zespri says leap in kiwifruit volumes to weaker China market next year 'a big task'

Greater China sales please this season, but next year will be challenging.

Grower says Christmas tree season off to a slow start

'This season's interesting actually — it's been quite a lot quieter than normal.'