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Too little, too late?

The Government have approved border class exceptions for key agricultural jobs and altered the existing exception for dairy workers.

The Government has approved border class exceptions for key agricultural jobs, including 200 mobile plant machinery operators, 40 shearers and 50 wool handlers.

Tim Ritchie - iconic meat industry leader dies

Mike Petersen, the late Tim Ritchie (centre) and former Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy in Tehran in 2017.

A man who dedicated his whole working life to the meat industry died suddenly on December 5.

Labour shortages hurt

The ANZ Agri Focus Report says the horticultural sector is heading for trouble due to labour shortages

Overall the NZ economy has performed more strongly than anticipated, according to the ANZ Agri Focus Report.

An eye on costs is key

ANZ’s Susan Kilsby says financial management skills and the ability to manage cash flow will be pivotal to farmers retaining profitability this year.

While the outlook for global food prices is positive for New Zealand primary producers, some challenges lurk in the year ahead.

Back and loving it!

South Canterbury farmer Leonie Guiney has been re-elected to the Fonterra board for another three year term.

South Canterbury farmer Leonie Guiney is ecstatic to be re-appointed for another three year term.

Fonterra gets its house back in order

Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell told the annual meeting that the co-op had got its balance sheet into a healthier position and can now look more to the future.

An efficient New Zealand manufacturing base, diversified markets and a global supply chain helped Fonterra stay ahead of the game during the pandemic.

No jab, no entry!

DairyNZ says attendees will now need to present their My Vaccine pass at its in-person events.

Unvaccinated dairy farmers won't be able to attend in-person events run by DairyNZ.

Nats boost ag line-up

National agriculture spokeswoman Barbara Kuriger jumps to number 10 in the party line-up and on the frontbench.

The National Party's new leader Chris Luxon seems to have placed a bigger emphasis on agriculture with his new shadow cabinet line-up.

Your move Minister!

Fonterra chair Peter McBride has already been on the phone to Damien O’Connor in wake of the strong outcome of the farmer vote.

Fonterra chairman Peter McBride was immediately on the phone to Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor after the result of last week's capital structure vote.

Green light for Fonterra's new capital structure

Fonterra shareholders have voted to change the co-operative's capital structure.

Fonterra shareholders have voted yes to the co-operative’s new capital structure proposal.

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Fonterra farmers are under 'enormous pressure'

Fonterra chairman Peter McBride says farmers are under enormous pressure.

Fonterra chairman Peter McBride has acknowledged that despite the co-op’s improved performance, many shareholders feel under enormous pressure.

Strong finish for Fonterra despite Covid - McBride

Fonterra chairman Peter McBride says the co-operative ended the 2021 financial year in a strong position on several fronts – financial results, strategy implementation and relationship with farmer owners.