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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."

Fonterra's capital restructure takes another step

Minister wants speedy journey 'to provide greater economic certainty'.

Why annual food prices rose at the fastest rate in 13 years

Your food bill may contain traces of Putin, fuel costs and an 8-billion person question.

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.

Global dairy prices rebound from prolonged winter slump

Prices jumped 4.9 per cent across the board, with WMP up 5.1 per cent.

Smart collars for cows: Halter eyes fresh pastures abroad

Startup says its product is now on hundreds of farms, helping to address labour shortages.

Te Mata Mushrooms going ahead with CHB plans despite concern raised over $19m loan

Concerns have been raised over a large Government loan granted to the company.

Will Zespri growers' 'no' vote upset new NZ-EU FTA deals?

Grower vote result a symptom of concern about issues at home.

Wine baron who developed Waiheke's first vineyard dies after tractor crash

The late Kim Goldwater's Waiheke Island vineyard was rated amongst the world's top 100.

No whey - $4 in the UK, $23 in NZ: Cheese price gulf revealed

Kiwi cheese lovers are paying five times more for this wheel of camembert.

DINZ on mission to challenge Russia's edge in velvet exports

Deer Industry NZ representatives travelling to South Korea in a bid to boost velvet sales.

Heavy discounts as ANZ launches green business loans

Kiwibank and Westpac have also announced plans for green business loans.

Fertiliser spreading contractors using state-of-the-art technology

Jon Jackson soaking up technology for the family's Tinwald fertiliser spreading operation.