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.

"Disappointing" - that’s how Synlait chief executive Grant Watson describes the company’s full-year financial results.

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?

A New Zealand developed and manufactured nitrogen efficiency booster is growing in popularity in China where it is used to improve potato crop production.

The horticulture sector is punching above its weight when it comes to export revenue, according to Westpac industry analyst Paul Clark.

OPINION: Part of the reason China is buying less of our dairy produce is their success growing their own supply.

Fonterra has opened its sixth application centre in China to meet growing demand for foodservice offerings.

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.

Fonterra farmers have received several pieces of good news this morning.

The sheepmeat sector would be wise to reflect and learn from the present downturn and embrace change needed to deliver stronger and more consistent returns year-on-year, according to Rabobank senior animal proteins analyst Jen Corkran.