When state farmer Landcorp took over the dilapidated ex-Crafar farms in the North Island four years ago, it had little idea of the challenges lying ahead.

Markets for New Zealand lamb have performed strongly for the last six months, says Affco general manager Andy Leonard.

European dairy co-op Arla is putting innovation at the centre of its growth plans for the next decade.

Irish dairy co-op Ornua says revenue grew 9% last year.

State farmer Landcorp has handed over the running of 16 North Island farms to Chinese owners Shanghai Pengxin following a four-year management joint venture.

Fonterra's revenue of $13.9 billion for the first nine months of 2016-17 is up 8% on the same period last year as a result of higher milk prices.

2017 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Jessie Chan-Dorman says her involvement in many organisations is about giving back.

The first New Zealand lamb to be sent to Iran in 25 years will be cut and packed into containers at the Wellington meat processing company of Taylor Preston later this week.

Former Tatua Dairy chief executive Paul McGilvary has joined the AsureQuality board.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed the first export shipment of meat to Iran, scheduled for processing and export later this month by Wellington company Taylor Preston.