OPINION: Is the gloss coming off China’s status as the number one export market for New Zealand primary exports?

Troubled Canterbury milk processor, Synlait has delivered more bad news to its shareholders.

Fonterra says milk supply and demand remains finely balanced as it starts with a cautious opening forecast milk price for the new season.

Listed milk processor Synlait has announced an opening forecast base milk price of $8/kgMS for the new season.

A new leadership team and a revamped manufacturing strategy is in place to help Hamilton-based Dairy Goat Co-operative navigate challenges in one of its key export markets, China.

OPINION: China's ambassador to NZ, Wang Xiaolong, reminded NZ exporters who is their friend when it comes to fair trading on the global market.

Kiwifruit exporter and marketer Zespri has reported a $60 million drop in net profit, mainly driven by reduced licence revenue from lower pricing per hectare than 2022/23.

Dairy

The dairy and red meat sectors have welcomed news that New Zealand will begin formal negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The mood in the deer industry is very positive and on an upwards trajectory.