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Bremworth proposes laying off 47 staff amidst major restructure

“It was very quiet ... a lot of people were crying."

'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine season

Wine makers ask growers to leave some grapes unpicked in Marlborough.

Fonterra’s first-half profit climbs to $729m

Fonterra raises first half profit, dividend, keeps $10/kg milk price forecast

Contact’s rejected wind farm project will delay NZ energy transition, industry body warns

The proposed wind farm was declined for being in an area of 'outstanding natural feature'.

Flat result in latest Global Dairy Trade auction

The Global Dairy Trade auction recorded a 0.0% result overnight.

Economy in line for $10 billion boost if farmgate milk price stays high

A back-to-back $10/kg milk price would put money in farmers' back pockets.

Hydro lake levels are at record lows, but that could quickly change

Severe wind and rain forecast for the central and southern parts of the country this week.

NZ blueberries ripe for expansion

New Zealand produced about 4000 tonnes of blueberries in 2023/2024 on 1000 hectares.

$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidation

Across the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.

Fonterra reshuffles top management before sale

The dairy co-op is preparing to divest its consumer business.

'Short and sharp': Early feijoa harvest hits Gisborne, Hawke's Bay

Growers report good fruit size, but heavy crops have struggled due to wet conditions.

Market close: Dairy helps drive NZ stocks higher

NZ stocks close almost one percent higher after a late buying surge.

Why Fonterra’s latest outlook means big gains for dairy farmers

Fonterra raised its 2025 earnings guidance to 55-75 cents per share.

Pan Pac's rising electricity bill continuing to cause headaches

Pan Pac claims its main competitors in Canada have seen far lower price hikes.

From sheep milk to wool pellets: Cozy Crops tackles wool waste

Wool holds moisture, improves soil structure and deters slugs and snails.

'Every day is a privilege': Mark Leslie on leading NZ's largest farm

"Agriculture is far from being a sunset industry".

Stock Takes: 25% tariffs loom leaving NZ market uneasy as trade uncertainties grow

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare under pressure as analyst forecasts $100m in additional costs.

Will NZ farmgate milk prices hold?

Expectations of a $10/kg-plus milk price remain in place despite weak dairy auction.