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The Chinese Government has unveiled a major stimulus package to revive flagging economic growth, so will this help New Zealand food and fibre exports to the lucrative market?
When Kelvin Wickham stepped into the chief executive's role at Ballance Agri-Nutrients one year ago, it was more challenging than he had expected.
Taupo-based dairy company Miraka has lifted its forecast milk price for the season to $9.17/kgMS.
Fonterra farmers have a message for their co-operative - they need to see consistently strong performance in both payout and returns from share ownership.
New Zealand's world-first Mycoplasma bovis eradication programme is making great strides but this isn't the time for complacency, says Ospri.
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) and Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) say they welcome the announcement that the European Union’s Deforestation-free supply chains Regulation (EUDR) will be delayed by 12 months.
Waikato-based milk processor Tatua has announced a final 2023-24 season payout of $10.50/kgMS for its farmer shareholders, again topping the payout stakes among NZ milk processors.
Eight talented secondary students across New Zealand have been awarded Agri Futures scholarships, supporting their tertiary education.
Meat company ANZCO Foods scooped seven medals across three of its premium beef brands at the 2024 World Steak Challenge in Amsterdam.
Pāmu Farms of New Zealand has committed to a second sustainability-linked loan with ANZ, ASB, and Westpac NZ.
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Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has appointed Alan Thomson as its new chief executive.
Fonterra has unveiled a revised strategy – to maximise farmgate milk price and setting higher targets for dividends and return on capital for shareholders and unit holders.
Milk processor Synlait is offering a one-off payment of 20c/kgMS to retain South Island suppliers, many of whom issued cessation notices to the company this year.
Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says while people are opening about mental health, there’s still disproportionately high rates of suicide and depression in rural communities.
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