Rural Business news
UK shellfish farmers revive ambitions with new EU trade deal
New York Times: The Hawards have cultivated oysters on Mersea Island for 250 years.
Comvita forecasts another annual loss
The mānuka honey company has cut staff by around 70 to save money and reduce debt.
Forestry report: Export log prices provide winter relief – Marcus Musson
Opinion: June brought the highest export log prices for winter's first month since 2021.
'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers invest
Farmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.
Waikato distillery on mission to create 'iconic' New Zealand whiskies
The team had a very busy last year and also started 2025 with a few unique releases.
Strong demand driving NZ primary exports to record high
Dairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.
'Great news': NZ red meat exports hit $1.21b in April
Sheepmeat exports to the EU reached 8689 tonnes, up 53% in volume.
ASB offers $150,000 interest-free loans for farm solar systems
Farmers could expect to get payback from as early as the sixth year of generation.
Rural worries grow over copper network deregulation
Remote residents say the possible phase-out of copper networks could be dangerous.
'Stems with a story' to get second chance to brighten NZ homes
Wonky Box will launch flower subscription boxes this month.
'This is the perfect food': Comvita founder on honey's healing journey
Alan Bougen founded Comvita with Claude Stratford, inspired by bees and healing.
Paved paradise? Top Auckland school builds staff car park on $150m gifted farmland
The ASB MAGS Farm is protected by a covenant requiring it be used to teach farming.
Ballance confirms 60 job losses, end of manufacturing at Mount Maunganui
Ballance will cease manufacturing in Mount Maunganui, cutting 60 jobs.
'Poorly designed': NZ challenges EU deforestation rules
"New Zealand does not have a deforestation issue," Trade Minister Todd McClay says.
'Best wool in the world': Partnership aims to grow sector
“It’s been tough for our farmers. We’re looking to reverse the trend.”
$15b boost to NZ economy: Fonterra sets milk price forecast and earnings
Fonterra forecasts a milk price range of $8-$11 per kg for the 2025/26 season.
KPMG report highlights new trade priorities for agriculture
KPMG's report urges NZ agriculture to seek new international markets.
Rural Property
Mountain for sale: Iconic station has been in family for more than 100 years
'Time for someone else to have a go' with one of Hawke's Bay's most outstanding features.
Property report: Rural market shifts - dairy slows, sheep and beef gain interest
Sponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate's monthly look at the rural market.
Di-vine: Seaside BoP property with orchard hits market
The property spans 18.2ha with stunning sea views near Waihī and Katikati.
Business news from around NZ
Hart family business acquires Hansells Masterton out of receivership
Walter & Wild, the new owner, initially placed Hansells into receivership.
'Is it a booze bus?': Epic police bus ads to extend to trains - first image
Police recruitment applications surge 48% in first two weeks of eye-catching bus ads.
Airbus touts plane orders, Boeing focused on Air India crash probe at air show
Airbus announced orders for more than 100 aircraft at the Paris Air Show.
More Rural Business news
A2 Milk silent on A$350m acquisition talk
Australian media report says the company will soon make a move for manufacturing assets.
How innovative land use could boost NZ's agricultural productivity
Lincoln University releases new report, The Future Use of Land and How to Fund It.
Former Timaru meatworks site sold for undisclosed amount
Six hundred workers lost their jobs when the 139-year-old site closed last year.
'Feather in our cap': Norsewear wins Defence Force sock deal
'It’s security for everyone here when you pick up a contract like that.'
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.
Prices dip at final GDT auction for the season
This is the final GDT auction for the season, which officially finishes on May 31.
Biofuel-powered kiwifruit ship an 'exciting step forward'
The Kowhai used biofuel made from used cooking oil bunkered in Hong Kong.
Finance leaders celebrated: Major wins at Infinz Awards
Infinz Awards celebrate big winners in the finance industry.
Walnut growers get cracking at harvest time
The walnut orchard in Lincoln spans 16 hectares and grows Rex and Meyric varieties.