Pāmu FY26 Report: Profit More Than Doubles to $113m
Pāmu has released its FY26 Integrated Annual Report, reporting a Net Operating Profit of $113 million, more than double the $49 million recorded in FY25.
A programme of improvements on the Crafar farms will begin as soon Chinese company Shanghai Pengxin can settle on the properties.
The company says it is pleased with the Court of Appeal ruling in its favour and, with Landcorp, looks forward to beginning the improvements.
Shanghai Pengxin says the farms will be bought in the name of its subsidiary Milk New Zealand Holding Ltd and run by Milk New Zealand Farm Management Ltd, a joint venture with Landcorp Farming Ltd, which will honour all current arrangements made by the receiver with sharemilkers and staff.
"Our immediate priority is to begin the process of improving the farms, increasing production, and making sure we comply with all of the conditions imposed by the Overseas Investment Office," says a statement issued by Shanghai-Pengxin.
"We look forward to becoming part of our local communities and we will set up a local team to explore opportunities to add value to New Zealand milk through further processing by New Zealand companies and the sale of high-value dairy based products to China under the Pure 100 and Nature Pure brands."
Shanghai Pengxin thanked the many individual Kiwis and organisations who welcomed, encouraged and worked with them to help make their vision a reality.
"We believe there will be strong benefits to New Zealand as a result of us proceeding with our business plans, and we look forward to making a contribution to New Zealand's dairy industry and strengthening the relationship between our countries," it says.
"We will make further announcements in due course."
National’s pledge to introduce 19 new national standards shows the party is serious about getting Wellington out of farming, Federated Farmers says.
The National Party’s policies to make it easier to grow fresh vegetables, secure reliable water and energy and simplify farm planning are practical changes that will give growers the confidence to invest, according to Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ).
Fonterra Co-operative Group chief financial officer Andrew Murray has resigned to take up a role outside the dairy giant.
A major move is about to get underway to improve the quality and viability of dairy beef and cattle in NZ.
Veterinarians say changes to the code of welfare for dairy cattle provides a positive foundation for improved cattle welfare across the country.
Today, 15 October, is the International Day of Rural Women, which recognises rural women’s contribution to farming, communities and the environment.

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