BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices improve slightly, up 1.4pcInternational dairy prices improved slightly at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction, gaining by 1.4 per cent since the last sale early this month.18 Oct 04:17 PM
BDBDAgribusinessPGG Wrightson warns earnings could declinePGG Wrightson expects operating earnings to decline this year, snapping three years of growth.18 Oct 12:15 AM
AgribusinessBad weather hits NZ milk productionBad weather takes its toll on New Zealand milk production at a time when it should be hitting a seasonal peak.13 Oct 09:36 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra shareholders back new governance modelThe key change to the governance model will enable farmers to directly nominate their own choice for selection to the board.11 Oct 11:47 PM
BDBDAgribusinessCommodity prices at 17-month highNew Zealand commodity prices rose for a fifth month in September, driven by dairy.05 Oct 12:55 AM
BDBDAgribusinessBusinesses more optimisticBusinesses were more optimistic about the state of the economy and their own activity in September.03 Oct 09:49 PM
AgribusinessFonterra surprises with milk price riseThe outlook for dairy farmers has turned positive after Fonterra raised its farm gate milk price for the second time in less than a month.21 Sep 01:03 AM
AgribusinessNZ dollar rallies after GDTWorld dairy prices put on their third significant gain in a row at the latest GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction overnight.06 Sep 06:25 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWhole milk powder prices may rise next weekThe price of whole milk powder may rise for the fourth straight auction on the GlobalDairyTrade platform next week.02 Sep 02:10 AM
AgribusinessZespri's sales running aheadKiwifruit marketer Zespri said its weekly sales were running strongly after a delayed start to the season.31 Aug 03:30 AM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness: Science will bring solutionsWe need to move past the blame game and seek meaningful and lasting answers, says William Rolleston.30 Aug 04:00 PM
Agribusiness reportThe world's hungry for our producehere are bright signs for New Zealand's primary producers, says Nathan Guy.30 Aug 04:00 PM
Agribusiness reportOld ways damaging for farmersCo-operatives need a new, dynamic business model, says Ruth Richardson.30 Aug 03:00 PM
AgribusinessHow NZ dairy is trying to rule the worldNews agency Bloomberg has taken a close look at Fonterra - see what it's telling the world about our dairy giant.29 Aug 05:00 AM
BDBDAgribusinessChina's dairy imports jumped 26pcChina's imports of dairy products jumped 26 percent in the 12 months ended June 30.18 Aug 08:30 PM
AgribusinessBeehive thefts spark national responseApiculture New Zealand and New Zealand Police are working together to stop beehive thefts.17 Aug 10:23 PM
AgribusinessWorld dairy prices soar in latest auctionHas dairy turned the corner? Latest price 'couldn't come at a better time'.16 Aug 07:15 PM
BDBDAgribusinessSynlait defies milk slumpSynlait Milk says its annual profit more than doubled on sales of higher-margin products.12 Aug 10:52 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWhat the flock? Sheep numbers dwindleNew Zealand's sheep flock dropped 3 per cent to the lowest level since the 1930's Depression.08 Aug 11:55 PM
AgribusinessBig Pharma eyes $7.2b for farm superbugsWeaning animals from antibiotics in favor of vaccines has become central as resistant superbugs become more prevalent in public spaces.08 Aug 04:00 AM
OpinionFonterra needs to be fixed, here's howCOMMENT: Our dairy industry is under serious stress, argues Tony Baldwin. Here's a way to fix the problem.04 Aug 12:20 AM
OpinionThe greatest threat to New Zealand businessCOMMENT: Businesses are facing new forms of competition, digital disruption, and staying relevant to customers.02 Aug 09:25 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's China infant formula sales run aheadFonterra's infant formula sales in China are running ahead of its expectations, chairman John Wilson says.01 Aug 03:19 AM
AgribusinessStatus quo amid Brexit 'divorce'Uncertainty persists as to what Britain's exit from the European Union will mean for New Zealand primary producers.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Agribusiness3,000-year-old pea easing inflation in IndiaBiologists are adding a gene to the DNA of the pigeon pea, in hopes of boosting export output by 30 per cent.25 Jul 05:00 AM
AgribusinessDairy downturn drives LIC into the redThe dairy downturn has driven farmer-owned co-operative, Livestock Improvement Corp into the red.20 Jul 11:00 PM
AgribusinessGlimpse of light for dairy tradeThe latest GlobalDairyTrade auction offered few clues as to the likely direction of dairy prices in the season ahead.20 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessChina market laps up Miraka milkMilk processing firm Miraka is tripling production to meet a growing thirst for its UHT products in China.05 Jul 12:30 AM
AgribusinessMurray Goulburn sets low Aussie milk price forecastFonterra's opposite number in Australia has announced A$4.31 per kg of milksolids as its opening farmgate milk price for the season.28 Jun 01:15 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFarmers need to reconsider 'smart level' of debtFarmers Dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard says dairy farmers need to ask themselves what a smart level of debt is given the risk profile for the next decade.27 Jun 01:07 AM
AgribusinessBig Read: A fresh, new problem for farmersSome farmers are seeing sales drop as customers want prepared foods more than produce.22 Jun 05:00 AM
AgribusinessTough times prove good for FieldaysNear-record crowds flocked to Fieldays near Hamilton, making it one of the biggest years in the event's history.19 Jun 05:00 PM
