Rural Business news
Will a $10/kg milk price hinder Fonterra’s plan to sell consumer business?
Fonterra's prices might be going up to $10 a kilo at the farm gate.
'Mindboggling': Farmers urge minister to look into AgResearch science cuts
Concerns for farm productivity, animal welfare, and rural sector's economic contribution.
Whole milk jumps 4.1% in latest GDT auction
More good news for farmers with another strong Global Dairy Trade event.
Why northern geopolitical upheaval has a big fertiliser provider seeking a southern supply
Worry about geopolitics and NZ energy crisis blight otherwise brighter rural prospects.
'Superfood powerhouse': Kiwi's innovative take on beef offal
Emile Siers-Jamieson launched REGEN+ to create supplements from beef cattle by-products.
'So cheerful': Sunflowers bring joy despite tough growing season
Sunflowers can help supplement farm incomes or fundraising efforts for growers.
'Fantastic step forward': Wool sector celebrates Kāinga Ora decision
Federated Farmers says the news is "a shot in the arm for the strong wool sector".
Stock Takes: Better times ahead for NZX-listed dairy companies?
Synlait is back in action after a terrible 2024, while trade tension overhangs FPH.
Burger demand fuels trade, US overtakes Australia to be NZ's second-biggest export partner
New Zealand recorded a rare trade surplus last month.
Fonterra announces plans to slash fossil gas use by 38%
The conversions are at Edgecumbe and Fonterra’s Whareroa site in Taranaki.
Work to start on NZ's biggest solar farm in 2025
It would create enough power to supply the equivalent of about 35,000 homes.
Where it all began: The origins of forestry, NZ’s third-largest export
Kaingaroa lies at the heart of New Zealand's forestry sector.
Zespri receives $24.1m payout for mice-damaged kiwifruit shipment
Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake said the settlement was a positive outcome for the industry.
'Workload is about 60% less': 'Nudies’ help hill country sheep farmers strip costs back to the bone
Farmers are investing in self-shedding sheep to avoid shearing costs.
Dairy farmers drive LIC profits despite financial challenges
Livestock Improvement Company's net profit is nearly 35% up on last year.
NZ’s fruit bowl shrinks as Cyclone Gabrielle impacts linger
"Some balance sheets are so bad people will have to exit the industry ultimately."
Rural Property
Property report: Outlook positive for rural real estate market
Sponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate's monthly look at the rural market.
Plans for 1000-plus homes on reclaimed Napier farmland cause concern
The proposal includes over 1000 new homes on reclaimed farmland near Hawke's Bay Airport.
Succession: Farmers encouraged to think about the future
Farmers need to have open and honest conversations with their families about succession.
Business news from around NZ
Market Watch: Will Trump tariffs and Chinese kill the Wall St bull market
Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann talks to Pie Funds CIO Mike Taylor about what to expect in global markets with Trump's tariff's looming and Chinese AI disrupting tech.
Market Watch: Share markets are rattled, but here’s why one fund manager remains optimistic
Liam Dann talks tariff turmoil with Pie Funds CIO Mike Taylor.
More Rural Business news
Tall Timber: NZ’s biggest 20 forestry companies
Who are the companies behind New Zealand's third biggest export trade?
Seeka joins court action against oil company Olivado
One of the country’s biggest agribusinesses wants to see Olivado liquidated.
Whole milk powder up 5% in latest GDT auction
The second event of the calendar year follows a 1.4% fall two weeks ago.
Renewed US trade war threatens China's 'lifeline'
Exports have historically been a key engine in the world's second-largest economy.
Growing optimism for the 2025 avocado season
The avocado industry is holding on to hope for a good season in 2025.
New independent director for Alliance Group board
Day replaces Simon Robertson, who will step down from the board at the end of March.
Dairy prices drop for Christmas
This is the first negative result since a 0.3% dip at the October 16 event.
NZ wine volume slump adds to new Southern Hemisphere production low
Global wine production down, Italy regains No 1 spot.
Fruit and veges get cheaper but domestic airfares go up
Those flying overseas had it better than domestic travellers.