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Dairy prices rise for second time this year

"Pleasant surprise" at global dairy auction.

Minister: Dairy prospects sound

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy gave a group of Waikato farmers a pep talk yesterday.

Could cash-strapped farmers sell shares?

Fonterra could let farmer shareholders sell shares based on annual milk production to reduce debt, analysts say.

Barry Coates: Sustainability leadership

COMMENT: Sustainability leadership - we don't know what we've got 'til it's gone, writes Barry Coates.

Fitch Ratings: European milk production to delay price recovery

Fitch Ratings said growth in European milk production will further delay a recovery in global milk prices beyond 2016.

Shanghai Pengxin withdraws review of Lochinver

Shanghai Pengxin has withdrawn its judicial review of the government's decision to decline its application to purchase the Lochinver station.

Synlait profit jumps on A2 formula sales

Synlait expects premium payments to its farmer suppliers to double, mainly on the back of a boom in infant formula sales.

Andrew Grenfell & Conor McElhinney: It's not just dairy farmers struggling

COMMENT: McGrathNicol business partners Andrew Grenfell and Conor McElhinneyrs talk about the flow-on effects of low dairy prices.

Fernbaby formula claim not allowed, MPI says

The Ministry for Primary Industries says it will take action against baby formula marketer Fernbaby if the company continues to make "therapeutic claims" about its products.

Claire Trevett: Key faces more colds as farming sneezes

It was an ominous sign when Prime Minister John Key wandered into his weekly post-Cabinet press conference and announced, "I've got a bit of a head cold."

Landcorp posts first-half loss

Landcorp said it expects its profit loss to widen for the full year, reflecting a decline in milk prices.

Avocado prices spike

Avocado prices have spiked to over $3 each after a "moderate" growing season and surging demand.

Golden apple industry on its way to $1b target

After some tough times, apple growers have enjoyed three record years in a row and are well on the way to their $1b target.

Orchards facing labour shortage threat

Late start to the season means apple growers will face a race against time to have fruit picked, raising concerns about the availability of labour.

Landcorp, Shanghai Pengxin part ways

State-owned Landcorp and China's Shanghai Pengxin Group - the company that bought the distressed Crafar farms in 2012 - are about to part company.

Cattle breach escapes penalty

Environment Canterbury is standing by its decision not to fine or prosecute Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias and her businessman husband Hugh Fletcher after photos emerged of their cattle drinking out of a North Canterbury lake.

Editorial: Farm injuries show it's time for rethink

Worksafe will need to show its approach to farm safety is reducing workplace casualties or farmers could find themselves being held to account in the courts.

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