Agribusiness reportAgribusiness Report: Dairy champ sees huge opportunitiesRuth Hone is the first female recipient of the NZ Dairy Industry Dairy Trainee of the Year Award and she has strong ambitions for success in the agricultural industry.08 Jul 04:15 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness Report: Dairying in a different countryAlexander Speirs visited Fonterra’s farm in Hebei to find out how dairy farming Chinese-style differs from New Zealand.08 Jul 04:15 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness Report: Chinese eye the meat sectorChinese investors are turning their attention to the New Zealand meat industry with Pengxin, confirming it is assessing beef investment opportunities in New Zealand and elsewhere.08 Jul 04:15 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness Report: Keeping the fish bowl cleanThe contribution that the primary sector is making to the economic wellbeing of New Zealand is greater than ever.08 Jul 04:15 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness Report: Farming still the backboneIn the past 12 months we have seen a boom time for the primary industries.08 Jul 04:15 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness Report: University making a valuable contributionProfessor Peter Kemp believes Massey University is critical to the growth of agriculture in NZ.08 Jul 04:15 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness Report: Niwa localises forecasts with Farm MetOne of the most powerful supercomputers in the Southern Hemisphere earns its keep producing accurate, up-to-date and tailored weather forecasts to help farmers make better decisions.08 Jul 04:15 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness Report: 100th birthday cake, and creamDairy company Tatua is showing no signs of easing up in its quest for innovation, writes Brierley Penn.08 Jul 04:15 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness Report: Agricultural GPS technology saves time and money08 Jul 04:15 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness Report: When bigger can mean betterOff-farm irrigation infrastructure such as dams, canals and pipe distribution networks is a growing sector, and has an important part to play in the New Zealand economy.08 Jul 04:15 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness Report: Master chef has starring role in Fonterra marketingThe Foodservices HQ sits atop a high-rise building atop a shopping mall in downtown Shanghai.08 Jul 04:15 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness Report: Hard decisions for a better futureAgriculture and the primary sectors generate the vast majority of NZ's export revenue. Labour has a proud history of leadership and hard decision-making across all primary sectors.07 Jul 04:15 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness Scales tips plan to floatChristchurch agribusiness company Scales says it is considering an initial public offering and a listing on the NZX.03 Jun 05:00 PM
Agribusiness reportMore crop per drop...Water management will play a vital role in New Zealand's agricultural future.02 Jul 05:30 PM
Agribusiness reportChina crisis to spur formula growthLocal producers see a benefit for them as China tightens its rules around infant formula, writes Christopher Adams.02 Jul 05:30 PM
Agribusiness reportGood life beckons student from cityGrowing up in urban Wellington, and attending a fairly small private girl's school, was an unusual pathway into the agricultural sector for DairyNZ Scholar, Brigitte Ravera.02 Jul 05:30 PM
Agribusiness reportBig guns get lion's shareMinister looks for results from recipients of PGP scheme funding.02 Jul 05:30 PM
Agribusiness reportThought for foodBrierley Penn looks at efforts to collaborate for innovation in the food sector.02 Jul 05:30 PM
Agribusiness reportSupport grows for new generation GMJust as the next wave of genetically modified crops is making its way to market overseas, two councils in Northland have announced their intention to impose tighter controls on the technology.02 Jul 05:30 PM
Agribusiness reportLooking over the farm fenceA co-operative approach is seen as long overdue in the meat industry.02 Jul 05:30 PM
Agribusiness reportAward a boost for Maori agricultureYoung 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.02 Jul 05:30 PM
Agribusiness reportSynlait poised to expandBright Dairy's Ke Li spoke to Alexander Speirs about the Chinese company's ambitions for Synlait Milk.02 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionNathan Penny: Gear up for a bumpy rideNathan Penny presents a rough guide to the economic effects of the food price boom.02 Jul 05:30 PM
Agribusiness reportEducating vets to boost productionRural vets will soon play an important role boosting productivity for sheep and beef meat farmers, writes Bill Bennett.02 Jul 05:30 PM
Agribusiness reportASB sees the future with a Latin beatASB 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.02 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionTim Groser: Exporting our know how will pay offDon'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.02 Jul 05:30 PM
Agribusiness reportDairy head upbeat about upcoming floatAn 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 2010.02 Jul 05:30 PM
Agribusiness reportMilk shakeup push coming from FonterraFonterra chief Theo Spierings wants Government buy-in on a national strategy, reports Fran O'Sullivan.02 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionIan Proudfoot: Agriculture we do it really wellThe farming sector needs to help the public understand how important it is, writes Ian Proudfoot.02 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionNathan Guy: Kick start for farming will be a boost for allWe need to do more to celebrate our innovative agriculture sector, says Nathan Guy.02 Jul 05:30 PM
Agribusiness reportChina relationship is still strong - MPI bossThe departing director is upbeat about his ministry's role despite testing times writes Nigel Stirling.02 Jul 05:30 PM
Agribusiness reportThe progressive pathMorgan Easton is the third generation in his family to farm in the Waitaki Valley, an area well-known for dry summer conditions, but enhanced by irrigation from New Zealand's third largest river.02 Jul 05:30 PM
