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![Fonterra looks to sell global consumer business, including Anchor brand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Fonterra looks to sell global consumer business, including Anchor brand
Fonterra says it is looking to sell businesses, including its global consumer operation.
![Charlie Reynolds back as Gisborne-Wairoa Feds president](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Charlie Reynolds back as Gisborne-Wairoa Feds president
“I’m looking forward to helping with the challenges that the region’s farmers face."
![Inside the rural factory keeping a village afloat, one pair of socks at a time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Inside the rural factory keeping a village afloat, one pair of socks at a time
A woollen goods factory is defying the odds, in the process keeping a Kiwi village going.
![Fonterra appoints permanent COO](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Fonterra appoints permanent COO
Anna Palairet had been acting in the position since June 2023.
![PGG Wrightson downgrades forecast as trading conditions worsen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
PGG Wrightson downgrades forecast as trading conditions worsen
Market conditions are impacting the whole of the agricultural sector, the firm says.
![Tauranga resident grows rare red kūmara flower](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Tauranga resident grows rare red kūmara flower
The special moment is almost as magical as spotting a unicorn.
!['Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'
Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.
![China’s zero Covid policy is driving dairy prices down](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
China’s zero Covid policy is driving dairy prices down
China's zero Covid lockdowns are behind weaker demand from the PRC and lower GDT prices.
![Damien O’Connor: Emissions pricing scheme should be welcomed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Damien O’Connor: Emissions pricing scheme should be welcomed
OPINION: Agriculture Minister outlines the case for NZ's high-sustainability credentials.
![18,500 through Greymouth Ag Fest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
18,500 through Greymouth Ag Fest
Strong turnout of both stallholders and punters, plus fine weather made for great show.