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Three way tussle on cards for NZ Farm Systems
A mystery investor is talking to NZ Farming Systems Uruguay in a move which could spark a three-way scrap over the NZX-listed company.
Forensics examine Crafar's printer
The former head of NZ's biggest private dairy operation has won a temporary reprieve to stay on his farm, while forensics examine the authenticity of tenancy agreements he handed to the courts.
Don't sell - Olam takeover bid slammed as too cheap
NZ Farm Systems Uruguay shareholders have been told not to sell their shares into the Olam takeover bid.
Fonterra sets new export record
Fonterra says it has set a new export record, sending 2.1 million tonnes of product to market for the first time in its nine-year history.
Phone running 'red hot' says anti land-sales campaigner
Tony Bouchier says his phone has been ringing red hot with support for a campaign to stop NZ farms being sold overseas.
Campaign demands halt to farm sales
A nationwide campaign starting today wants to immediately halt sales of NZ farms to foreigners until there has been a robust public debate.
Fonterra holds to $9.1 billion payout forecast
Dairy giant Fonterra is holding to a forecast payout potentially worth billions as international prices shows signs of strengthening later in the season.
Fonterra holds payout forecast for farmers
Fonterra has announced it will not be changing its farmer payout forecast, saying world dairy prices should improve later this year.
China link to Nats' $200,000
The National Party has received $200,000 from a wealthy Chinese NZ couple linked to the Crafar farms bid.
Dairy and red meat sectors get $300m boost
The Govt is putting up $144.1m into two initiatives worth $321m over seven years to boost productivity and new products for the dairy and red meat sectors.
Crafar bidder launches advertising campaign
Natural Dairy, the Chinese backed company bidding for the Crafar dairy empire, has turned to newspaper advertising to push its case.
Stricken farmers warned of more rain
Farmers are working furiously to pump out flooded pastures as they prepare for more rain on top of the weekend's deluge.
NZ Farming Systems gets rival offer
A rival takeover offer has been launched for NZ Farming Systems Uruguay.
Wrightson back in profit, warns tough grind ahead
PGG Wrightson, New Zealand's biggest rural services group has returned to profit after impairments in the previous year.