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Agribusiness: Efficiency through precision farming

Case Study: Craige MacKenzie -- Precision Agriculture Farmer of the Year.

Agribusiness: Kiwi innovation solving problems

We all know New Zealand does world-leading primary produce, but the technology to allow our farmers and growers to succeed from a distance is also setting the pace, Victoria Hallum explains

Agribusiness: Steering clear of emissions

Despite some opposition, the government is presently not planning to account for agricultural emissions within a trading scheme -- but one industry spokesman believes it's only a matter of time before it is included, reports James Penn.

Changes on horizon may dispel SME's gloom

Small and medium-sized businesses operating in primary industries are pessimistic about the economy.

Agribusiness: Science will bring solutions

We need to move past the blame game and seek meaningful and lasting answers, says William Rolleston.

Old ways damaging for farmers

Co-operatives need a new, dynamic business model, says Ruth Richardson.

Zespri calm in China 'crisis'

Kiwifruit giant Zespri is now an exporter and importer in the big Chinese market, and it has planted two trial blocks in China to develop its overseas supply.

Horticulture star performer in NZ

More horticulture businesses are taking a corporate approach and is now responsible for more than 7% of the country's goods exports.

Meat-free chicken, anyone?

A tech-food start up has won competition Start Tel Aviv for its meat-free food alternatives.

Agribusiness: The value-added approach

Three key strategic disciplines will create more product value, writes Hamish Gow.

Agribusiness: Funding scarce for new projects

Challenges faced by a major meat industry player of a previous era in pursuing its branded strategy will sound familiar.

Agribusiness: Some cheers among the dairy doldrums

Jamie Gray reviews the roller-coaster year in the primary sector where horticulture, beef and wine have been shining lights.

Agribusiness: Online farm budgeting advice is close at hand

Some farmers need to get better at budgeting to weather the slow-down in dairying, says David McCall of DairyNZ.

Agribusiness: Improving on the workhorse

Experts expect New Zealand farmers to be among the first wave of businesses to benefit from the internet-of-things.

Agribusiness: Dairy makes a positive impression on the country

New Zealanders' impression of the dairy industry is positive, according to DairyNZ's latest Public Perceptions of Dairy survey.

Agribusiness: Spreadsheets in the cloud

Technology firm Xero is moving in and providing online support for farmers, writes Bill Bennett.

Agribusiness: Farmers look at trimming costs

There may just be a ray of sunshine among the gloom of falling milk prices, writes Glenys Christian.

Agribusiness: New entrants make dent in supply

Updated figures next month will show how much milk supply has moved away from Fonterra since its formation.