The CountryGrowing pains for medicinal cannabisSeveral firms have closed since medicinal cannabis was legalised, then regulated in 2020. 16 Apr 09:40 PM
OpinionMiddle East crisis exposes NZ to global fertiliser shock: Where is the plan?Gulf states now supply 36% of global urea exports, led by Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.16 Apr 06:00 PM
The Country'No mean feat': Envy apples surpass $1 billion in global salesEnvy apples are grown in over 13 countries and sold in more than 55 markets.15 Apr 09:27 PM
Rural businessGold medal for David and Judi Grey's 'AvoGrey Greenskin’ avocadosDavid and Judi Grey win gold for their avos at the NZ Outstanding Food Awards.15 Apr 01:32 AM
The CountryCow-ching: State-owned farmer to hand Crown $10m special dividend The $10m payment follows a $9.5m capital repayment from Fonterra.15 Apr 12:37 AM
The CountryNZ's top exporters call on Parliament to back FTA with IndiaThe letter described the FTA as a 'strategic necessity' but NZ First disagrees.13 Apr 05:14 AM
The CountryMiddle East conflict hits a2 Milk forecasts, wiping millions off market valueA2 Milk's share price slumped after the company downgraded its earnings forecast.13 Apr 01:00 AM
Dairy'Strong platform to build from': Fonterra insider Richard Allen to be new CEOHe previously ran Farm Source for five years and was founding CEO of MyMilk.12 Apr 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The smart way to put a big payout to work in a jittery marketOPINION: Many Fonterra farmers may ponder how to best invest a windfall of up to $400,000.12 Apr 04:00 PM
The CountryInside the Spring Sheep shift reshaping one young farmer’s futureRyan McPherson swapped a planned Wall Street career for sheep milking in Lichfield.11 Apr 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Rare tailwind’: Fonterra’s giant $5.4b payout a timely economic boostFarmers and investors are getting $3.2b in capital repayments next week.11 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrozen veg in New Zealand: The data behind McCain and Wattie’s cutsHouseholds now spend about $312m a year on frozen and processed vegetables.09 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryANZ lifts milk price forecast to $9.85/kg despite weaker dairy auctionANZ now expects a $9.85 per kgMS farmgate milk price this season. 08 Apr 03:19 AM
The CountryGlobal dairy prices fall for first time this yearThe GDT index dropped 3.4% to US$4228 ($7378) a tonne.07 Apr 08:59 PM
The CountryWar-driven surge: Weaker dollar and conflict push commodity index to recordThe Middle East conflict has pushed global dairy and aluminium prices higher.07 Apr 03:19 AM
The Country'Important turning point': Synlait sells North Island assets to pare debtThe $307m deal includes the Pōkeno plant and key Auckland leasehold sites.06 Apr 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom fairway gap to fashion brand: How Fox & Birdie found its nichePrue Murdoch talks to Tom Raynel about her women's merino golf brand Fox & Birdie.05 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryDid closing Marsden Pt oil refinery make NZ's fuel crisis worse? Marsden Pt converted to an import terminal in 2022, but always relied on imported crude.04 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'The buck always stops with us': Fuel spike piles pressure on farmersSurging diesel and petrol prices are pushing up fertiliser, feed and freight costs.03 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Pead: Why our farmers are more high-tech than you might thinkOPINION: New Zealand farmers stack the odds on ethics and science but stay too humble.03 Apr 02:00 AM
OpinionAnne-Marie Roerink: What young Americans’ red meat revival means for NZOPINION: Beef is now both the largest and fastest-growing meat category in US retail. 02 Apr 04:00 PM
The CountryFonterra, Greenpeace settle over misleading '100% New Zealand grass-fed' butter claimsGreenpeace filed a lawsuit against Fonterra in 2024 over what it called 'greenwashing'.31 Mar 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLoad of bull? Start-up founder raises questions after R&D grant application rebuffedPLUS: Analyst swings from Xero foe to friend; what EECA blew on Mevo.31 Mar 11:29 PM
The CountrySilver Fern Farms halts Middle East exportsSFF boss says production will slowly resume when supply chains into sector are secure. 31 Mar 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra-Lactalis deal: New boss says Kiwi dairy will remain ‘local’ and French want to learn from expertsLactalis says the $4.2 billion acquisition is a major expansion for the French group.31 Mar 04:36 AM
The CountryFonterra completes sale of Mainland to French dairy giant for $4.22bFonterra's farmer shareholders are set for a bumper payday.30 Mar 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGas up 300%, power doubled: Why Wattie's says local manufacturing no longer worksGas costs for Wattie's have jumped about 300% in the past seven years.30 Mar 04:00 AM
The Country'Tongue-soft’ red meat innovation wins Dragon’s DenRon Park’s Kiwi Tender meats are soft enough to crush with the tongue.29 Mar 08:39 PM
The CountryThe agri-tech startup using iPhone 3D scans to weigh livestockThe Scanabull app uses iPhone 3D cameras to weigh cattle without scales.27 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Seems a bit crazy': Fuel-reliant farms running dryFern Energy said it was doing its best to prioritise fuel deliveries based on need.27 Mar 03:31 AM
