Business reporter, NZ Herald
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China's dairy boom is fading: What it means for Fonterra
Sales at the top three dairy companies have dropped by 9-13% in the first half of 2024.
What Trump 2.0 could mean for NZ agriculture
Rabobank says US President-elect Donald Trump's return could disrupt world trade.
Cashed up a2 Milk still looking for acquisitions
Acquisitions are still on a2 Milk's radar screen, despite the company's dividend plans.
A2 Milk rallies sharply on dividend news
Concerns about China cast a shadow over share price.
Westpac predicts $10/kg milk price after another strong auction
'We could end up with an extra $4b added to incomes.'
AgriZeroNZ says climate change solutions for agriculture will endure
Climate change initiatives for agriculture will go the distance, Wayne McNee says.
Stock Takes: Why a2 is out of favour, and a role reversal for Fonterra
Private equity is seen as a likely buyer for Fonterra's consumer business.
BNZ makes a case for $10/kg milk price
BNZ says factors are building towards a $10/kg milkprice from Fonterra.
NZ farmers face better outlook, but China still a risk – RBNZ
Sentiment in the agriculture sector has improved since mid-2023.
NZ apple and pear revenue hits $2 billion
Future growth dependent on supportive economic and regulatory conditions.
Trap maker unleashes AI in the war against possums
The AI-powered traps can accurately distinguish between target and non-target species.
Why Grant Watson is leaving Synlait
Grant Watson explains why he is leaving a newly recapitalised Synlait Milk.
Synlait CEO resigns after restructure
Grant Watson has resigned from newly-restructured Synlait Milk.
Hundreds of jobs to go as Timaru meatworks closure confirmed
Alliance has closed its Smithfield plant, and Australian recruiters are already in town.
NZ dairy farmers better-placed as season hits its peak
Increased dairy production and better milk prices have boosted on-farm earnings.
Stock Takes: Fonterra on a roll? Contact's play for Manawa
Fonterra’s shares and units have performed strongly over the past 12 months.
Hydro reversal: Lake Pūkaki makes up for lost water
Favourable power generating conditions have put downward pressure on prices.
Stock Takes: A2 Milk's next move, Sir John Key's US lawsuit moves forward
Plus, Thames Water has a credibility issue with its debt crisis.
Will a clean slate change Synlait's fortunes?
Despite major repairs to its balance sheet, Synlait Milk still faces challenges.
Greenpeace takes Fonterra to task over grass-fed claims
Greenpeace says it plans to sue Fonterra over Anchor's grass-fed claims.
Synlait plunges deeply into the red
Newly restructured Synlait Milk's result hard to swallow, but follows unprecedented year.
'Gut-wrenching, heartbreaking': 600 Timaru workers face losing their jobs
Alliance Group plans to shut its South Canterbury freezing works by the end of this year.
Cream of the crop: NZ's 10 largest dairy farmers revealed
After a tumultuous decade, some new names have emerged as NZ's biggest dairy farmers.
Meridian gets go-ahead for Northland solar farm
Meridian has been granted resource consent for 120-megawatt solar farm.
Meridian says South Island hydro levels now at above-average levels
South Island lakes are looking healthier after sinking to seriously low levels last month.
'No further action': Takeovers Panel ruling on Synlait
The panel will take no action over the Bright Dairy, a2 Milk plan for Synlait.
Synlait lifts 2024/25 milk price to $8.60/kg
The dairy and infant formula maker is in the middle of a $217.8m capital raise.
NZ Rural Land resumes dividends after profit boost
Revaluations have boosted NZ Rural Land's first half profit.
A sign of things to come? Fonterra to spend $75m on high-protein nutrition
The high-value protein industry is projected to grow by $16b over the next four years.
Synlait co-founder John Penno lodges complaint over recapitalisation plan
Former chairman John Penno has pushed back on Synlait's recapitalisation plan.
NZ Shareholders' Association says Synlait deal a 'dead rat' for minorities
The Shareholders' Association says the Synlait recapitalisation plan will hit minorities.
Synlait chair defends capital raise plan, says Pōkeno decision imminent
Cash-strapped Synlait has outlined details of its plan to pay off debt.
A2 Milk disappoints, despite 7.7% lift in profit
A2 Milk's share price just got slammed, despite reporting a strong annual result.
Why A2 Milk's profit is set to defy sluggish Chinese economy
A2 Milk expected to report a healthy gain in its annual net profit on Monday.
Synlait and a2 Milk resolve contract disputes
A2 Milk will make a one-off payment to Synlait of $24.75 million.
How a $448 million wind farm was nearly blown off course
From multiple cyclones to Covid lockdowns and cement gone wrong.
Honey exporter Comvita sinks to $16.8m loss
Comvita blames trading conditions in China and non-recurring costs.
'The task ahead is complicated': Synlait lives to see another day – what next?
Minority shareholders voted in favour of a loan to Synlait Milk at a special meeting.
A2 Milk to vote in favour of Bright Dairy loan to Synlait
Synlait waiting for vote on $130m loan
Synlait Milk chairman: Vote or die wondering
Synlait chair George Adams is urging minority shareholders to vote at Thursday's meeting.
Dairy prices suffer big fall at auction, demand from China still subdued
Prices for nearly all the main products declined at the latest GDT auction.
Bank's warning to NZ farmers – don't get complacent on emissions
Rabobank says NZ agriculture should not 'coast' on greenhouse gas emissions.
Will cash-strapped Synlait Milk survive?
As a vital shareholder meeting approaches, China's Bright Dairy says Synlait can survive.
Lodestone Energy sets sights on Mackenzie Country
The company has plans for a solar farm on the high-country Haldon Station.
How a high-flying bond trader became one of NZ’s largest farmers
Corporate farming a trend, don't write off the family farm just yet, Forbes Elworthy says.
Dairy farmers will need to tighten belts this season, says DairyNZ
Inflation has eaten into what historically would have been a strong farmgate milk price.
The rise, fall and rise of a2 Milk
The stock has been the market’s strongest performer to date.
What went wrong with Synlait and how new chair plans to fix it
The cash-strapped dairy company Synlait can be restored, he says.
Fonterra 2024/25 milk price heading well north of $8/kgMS
Prices for a key ingredient of chocolate and icecream rose in a strong auction showing.
S&P backs Fonterra's consumer plan
S&P Global Ratings has lent its support to Fonterra's plan to sell its consumer business.
Fonterra puts a big chunk of its business up for sale
In a big step change, Fonterra is looking to sell its Consumer business.
Fonterra looks to sell global consumer business, including Anchor brand
Fonterra says it is looking to sell businesses, including its global consumer operation.
How Anzco Foods bucked the trend to turn in a profit for 2023
The meat processor and exporter is facing higher costs and a slow recovery in China.
Cream of the crop: NZ's 10 largest dairy farmers revealed
After a tumultuous decade, some new names have emerged as NZ's biggest dairy farmers.
Genesis boss warns NZ's gas production is falling quickly but demand not
Genesis Energy says gas production is falling at a faster rate than forecasts.
PGG Wrightson downgrades forecast as trading conditions worsen
Market conditions are impacting the whole of the agricultural sector, the firm says.
AI will be part of Scott Technology’s evolution, says CEO
The company reported a fall in net profit in its first half result.
Westland Milk posts big lift in net profit
Westland operator has had big success with Costco.
Synlait shuffles deckchairs to speed up asset sales
Synlait has put its chief finance officer in charge of speeding up the sale of Dairyworks.
'Let's flush the dunny and move on': PGG Wrightson chairman on what next after boardroom wrangle
Boardroom ructions at PGG Wrightson have been a major distraction.
Too much capacity, too much debt: Synlait thrown a lifeline
Synlait Milk's plan to cut debt may involve the sale of its Pōkeno plant.
Synlait deeply in the red, wins reprieve from bankers
Five key elements are outlined for Synlait to have a clear plan to slash debt.
Synlait’s debt impasse set to go down to the wire
Investors in company will have to wait until Tuesday for an update on its debt.
Fonterra boosts first-half profit and dividend
The co-op voices confidence despite 'continuing global uncertainty'.
Dairy prices weaken again - will Fonterra's milk price forecast follow?
Dairy prices fell again at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction.
Synlait's options for paying back its $130m debt
Synlait is required to make a prepayment of at least $130m by no later than March 31.
PGG Wrightson's biggest shareholder takes aim at performance, agitates for board changes
Singapore’s Agria wants to arrest what it said was a four-year financial decline.
'The meat industry has been the toughest of the lot': Alliance chairman stands down
He talks about the tough China market and getting a free-trade deal with India.
Synlait delays first-half result, keeps market guessing
Cash-strapped Synlait Milk had delayed the release of its first-half result.
The China enigma: NZ commodities face a mixed outlook
NZ's main commodities face uncertainty in their biggest market - China.
NZ King Salmon finally gets green light to farm fish in Cook Strait
NZ King Salmon has finally been given the go-ahead for Blue Endeavour.
PGG Wrightson dividends in doubt after profit slump
PGG Wrightson's first-half result reflects tough times down on the farm.
A2 Milk back in favour after strong first half
Alternative dairy company a2 has claimed a top-five spot in China's formula market.
A2 Milk rallies sharply after profit beats forecasts
A2 Milk's first-half earnings have defied a slump in China's infant formula market.
Synlait keeps market guessing on Dairyworks
Higher financing costs are driving Synlait Milk to a big first half loss.
Higher NZ farmgate milk prices beckon after strong GDT auction
What was driving demand at this morning's Global Dairy Auction?
NZ dairy’s China opportunity: Can the growth continue?
NZ has a commanding position in China's dairy industry. How long can it last?