The appointment of Richard Allen as Fonterra's new chief executive signals execution, not strategy, according to agribusiness expert Dr Nic Lees.

Beef + Lamb NZ chair Kate Acland says that in these uncertain times, New Zealand needs to do everything it can to seize market access opportunities.

According to the latest ANZ Agri Focus report, energy-intensive and domestically-focused sectors currently bear the brunt of rising fuel, fertiliser and freight costs.

The New Zealand red meat sector has signed an open letter to parliamentarians from BusinessNZ, urging swift ratification of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Fonterra says Richard Allen will succeed Miles Hurrell as its new chief executive.

OPINION: After two long years of hardship, things are looking up for New Zealand red meat farmers.

New Zealand's persimmon season will kick off early this year, with fruit set to hit shelves soon.

A day after selling its consumer businesses, Fonterra has settled a civil claim, filed by Greenpeace, out of court.

Average sheep and beef farm profit is forecast to double this year, and rural communities are set to reap the benefits.

Two major acquisitions in the New Zealand dairy sector were completed this week.