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Zespri posts sweet export sales records for kiwifruit

Total global revenue from fruit sales was $3.58b, up 14 per cent on the previous year.

In-calf Angus cow sets New Zealand record

A top-selling Angus cow has set a New Zealand record at auction in South Canterbury.

Why Fonterra's capital structure doesn't work

But can the co-op come up with a better solution?

Zespri marks record 2020/2021 kiwifruit season

And the Zespri chief executive expects another record-breaking crop this year.

Rio Tinto's apology to Southland town

Mining giant and Government reach deal to remove contaminated waste from smelter site.

Farmers cautiously optimistic about Fonterra's record opening milk price forecast

"I think farmers across the board will be pretty happy."

Fonterra announces opening forecast price of up to $8.75 per kg

Nearly $800m could flow into the Northland economy if strong milk price remains.

Fonterra lifts earnings, set to contribute $12 billion to NZ economy

Fonterra has lifted its earnings and has forecast an $8.00/kg milk price for 2021/22.

Promising peanut trials extend across Northland

Crop yields of 6-7 tonnes per hectare (4500 jars) make peanuts more profitable than maize.

Covid-19 still biting Sanford's seafood export earnings

Second half of financial year expected to be seasonally stronger.

Kiwi beekeepers celebrate World Bee Day today

Recent figures showed New Zealand had 10,340 registered beekeepers.

Community in shock over potential closure of Kawerau mill

Owner Norske Skog has met with employees to begin consulting on future of operation.

Bank sees change to farm-gate milk price forecast

Banks have revised up their milk price forecasts on the back of steady GDT auctions.

Listen: Why don't Kiwis want to work on farms?

Damien O'Connor says industry needs to adopt a more positive attitude to attract workers.

Steady as she goes for final GDT auction of the season

Only a 0.2 per cent drop in the GDT Price Index from the previous event.

New programme to boost farmers' financial and risk management skills

Up to 130 people are expected to take part in the training course.

Villa Maria parent company in receivership

The receivership will not affect operation of the wine business.

Countdown faces complaint over 'farmers market' branding on shopping bags

Farmers' Markets New Zealand was unhappy with the design, describing it as misleading.