Brexit is likely to push New Zealand down the queue for free trade negotiations with the European Union.

A European Union diplomat says EU farmers cannot be blamed for low farmgate milk prices.

Trade minister Todd McClay says he's received strong assurances that New Zealand's trade interests will not be adversely affected as a result of the Brexit vote.

Food fraud is estimated to cost the global food industry $US49 billion a year, with New Zealand companies bearing their share of the brunt.

New Zealand's largest vertically-integrated grower, packer and exporter of 25% of this country's apples has taken a bold step to scientifically guarantee the integrity of its produce.

Trade Minister Todd McClay has travelled to Indonesia to join the Prime Minister and a high-level business delegation for a two-day official visit.

While volatility in business is to be expected, many of New Zealand's primary producers have experienced a bumpy ride in recent years.

Federated Farmers is disappointed with Kiwirail in the manner in which it has set about implementing a new charging regime for stock access.

The more varied offering at this weeks' South Island auction saw targeted buying with better demand for the longer wools.

MPI is taking the fight against velvetleaf to individuals in the provinces with a series of farmer support meetings starting in the South Island next week.

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