Agribusiness news
Dairy prices end NZ season on a flat note, will they stay high in 2026?
The Global Dairy Trade auction ends flat as prices support Fonterra's $10/kg forecast.
Up in Smoke: Why NZ's medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meet
After tragic cases, a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks.
Kiwi electric fence maker Gallagher takes full control of European unit
Gallahger Group has taken full control of Gallagher Europe to further expand the business.
Olivado liquidation: Seeka boss explains why they bought the company
New boss hopes to keep jobs, liquidator says claims still coming in.
Synlait back in black, but still a work in progress
Synlait is back in the black after last year's big loss, but challenges remain.
Synlait returns to profit, beats forecast
Synlait has beaten its first-half earnings forecast after going into the red last year.
Fonterra’s first-half profit climbs to $729m
Fonterra raises first half profit, dividend, keeps $10/kg milk price forecast
$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidation
Across the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.
Stock Takes: A trade sale for Mainland?
Australia’s Bega Group is a potential buyer due to existing Fonterra ties.
Will NZ farmgate milk prices hold?
Expectations of a $10/kg-plus milk price remain in place despite weak dairy auction.
T&G Global posts 128% profit growth despite $9.9m net loss
Apples the 'engine room for growth' for T&G Global.
Comvita optimistic about 2026 despite cutting 67 jobs
The honey producer spoke of a “radically simplified organisation”.
Why US dairy exporters should fear NZ in China demand slump
The US Dairy Export Council is flagging more Downunder competition in important markets.
Fonterra says full-year earnings will be in ‘upper half’ of range
It has a 40c to 60c per share guidance range.
Thousands of farmers to earn cash for their climate efforts
Fonterra estimates more than 5000 farms will be eligible for a bonus next season.
A2 Milk first-half net profit up 7.6%, sets 8.5¢ dividend
A2 Milk beats market expectations, ends half with net cash position of more than $1b.
Skellerup posts record profit despite footwear sales slump
Skellerup expected its full-year profit to be between $52 and $56 million.
Zespri delivers on tall sales order for Asia-Pacific market
Achievement included record deliveries to Japan.
Fake kiwifruit crackdown: Zespri imposters in China get jail time, fines
The sentences were over counterfeit Zespri labels.