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Farm, forestry exports bounce back
New Zealand's farm and forestry exports are bouncing back in the wake of the global recession, agricultural economists say.
Talley's bid for meat processor Affco
NZX-listed meat processor Affco is the target of a full takeover bid by its largest shareholder, Talley's Group.
Farmers' economic confidence improves
Farmers' economic confidence improved in the first months of 2010, boosted by sheep and beef prices.
Asia becomes more important for Kiwi trade, says new survey
A new survey has shown an increase in the number of people who think free trade agreements will impact positively from 74 per cent in 2008 to 78 per cent.
Sheep numbers fall, dairy cows reach record
Sheep numbers have continued to fall, dairy cow numbers are rising and grain crops increased markedly, latest agricultural production figures show.
India free trade deal could mean big things for NZ agriculture
A free trade deal with the highly protected Indian economy could mean big things for New Zealand agriculture exporters.
Daily grind brings sizzling success
Chris Knight (L) and Mike Cao, sausage makers at Janssen's Continental in Browns Bay, show off their gold medal-winning bangers.
Dairy prices keep rising in new commodity index
Rising dairy prices continue to underpin gains in the ANZ Commodity Price Index, which has recorded its seventh straight monthly gain last month.