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NZ King Salmon sinks to $24.5m loss as warmer weather kills fish, reduces biomass
Fish death disaster as warm weather damages NZ King Salmon's fortunes, reduces biomass.

Union says employers should be shut out of RSE scheme if they break rules
Worker advocates warn employers mustn't be allowed to exploit next wave of RSE workers.

From Boston to Waitoa: Fonterra trials 'world-first' organic battery
New Zealand's biggest business brings in another decarbonisation project.

Govt gives green light for 3000 more migrant workers
Largest increase to the RSE Scheme in over a decade but better worker conditions required.

Synlait back in black after a year of cost-cutting
Synlait Milk is back in profit but it remains cautious about the year ahead.

Is Fonterra's $1b cashback plan still a goer in world turbulence?
NZ's biggest business delivers strong result in topsy turvy year.

Fonterra profit eases, opts to keep Australian business
Fonterra's annual profit has come in at the top end of its guidance range.

Roger Partridge: Productive land law ignores opportunity cost
Were economists involved in drafting National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land?

Transtasman teamwork to tackle shearing shortage
NZ and Australia combine to tackle global shortage of shearers and skilled woolhandlers.

Vegan executive charged with biting man's nose
He makes his living selling vegan food - but went off-brand with the bloodthirsty attack.

UK's Harmony Energy wins approval for Waikato solar farm
Harmony Energy plans to build 147 megawatt solar farm in the Waikato.

My Food Bag sponsors Nadia Lim's new TV show Nadia's Farm
Meal kit company moving to bring Nadia Lim back into My Food Bag fold.

Fonterra annual result - a sign of better things to come?
Fonterra is set to report a steady profit, but the year ahead is looking much better.

O'Connor aims to strengthen trade relationships on India trip
"India is a priority relationship for NZ & we are committed to deepening our partnership."

More than a buzzword - can agriculture regenerate the land?
Food producers have studies under way to find out more about regenerative agriculture.

Fonterra Chile factory unclogged after protests
An ominous warning was issued to Fonterra - but protest seems to be resolved now.

Primary industry reps to visit India with hopes of trade deals
"This is a long-overdue visit by the business community of New Zealand."

Overall value of dairy exports increases by 17 per cent
Stats NZ said annual increase was heavily driven by exports of milk powder and milk fats.

Sheep farmers roll out woollen mat for the wellness market
Jane and Mark Schwass are having a go at adding value to their crossbred wool clip.

Mercury NZ commits to $115m wind farm near Gore
Biggest wind power generator wants more renewable generation up and running.

Market close: Dairy companies lead NZ shares higher
Fonterra units jump while a2 and Synlait get a boost

Red meat exports reach $1.1 billion in July 2022
$1.1b a 26 per cent increase on July 2021, according to Meat Industry Association.

Fonterra heavily revises up 2023 earnings prospects
Heavy upward revision for Fonterra's 2023 earnings forecasts.

Comment: Log price rise a flash in the pan
The outlook for the Chinese construction sector is about as rosy as Rotorua's motel strip

NZ carbon price hits $85.40/unit at Government auction
Carbon prices hit $85.40 at auction, but where they go from here is less than certain.

Fruit grower spends $100k in single night battling 'monster frost'
MetService recorded its coldest morning of the year in Hastings at just the wrong time.

Fonterra's high hopes for new wellbeing nutrition brand
The global wellbeing nutrition market is worth $108 billion and growing, says Fonterra.

Global dairy prices rebound from prolonged winter slump
Prices jumped 4.9 per cent across the board, with WMP up 5.1 per cent.