Dairy giant Fonterra is readying itself for the competitive international battle for milk money.

An even flow of livestock for processing is necessary to avoid 'meat wars' and please consumers, reports Nigel Stirling.

Chinese officials are visiting New Zealand to reach an agreement on how to ensure there are no repeats of the embarrassing incident where NZ meat shipments were held up due to a certification change.

Farming in modern New Zealand is about much more than production. A career in agriculture can involve anything from science and engineering, to marketing and design, but regardless involves working as part of an increasingly globalised supply chain.

A costly legal battle is frustrating NZ King Salmon, whose premium product graces the best restaurants.

A united approach to marketing formula in China can only enhance the Kiwi reputation, writes Michael Barnett.

Long-held assumptions are being turned upside down, writes Graham Turley.

A co-operative approach is seen as long overdue in the meat industry.

Young Maori Farmer of the Year Jordan Smith believes targeting young Maori at school level will be vital to building upon Maori strengths in the agriculture industry.

Rural vets will soon play an important role boosting productivity for sheep and beef meat farmers, writes Bill Bennett.

ASB is more generally known for its technological prowess and customer service but now it is pushing into the agribusiness space, taking rural corporate customers to China and focusing them on burgeoning opportunities in Latin America.

Don't get me wrong: I still see the base of this great future ahead for New Zealand agriculture in our production base in New Zealand. But I remain convinced that we can supplement that by selling our intellectual property in agriculture.

An IPO was one of the goals Bright Dairy set out for Synlait Milk when it acquired its 51 per cent stake for $82 million in November 2010.