A team of 45 office-based staff from T&G – known as the ‘Envy Army’ – have been working part-time shifts at the company’s Hawke’s Bay packhouses to ensure its apples get to key global markets.

Robbie Ellison describes himself as a fisherman with a kiwifruit orcharding habit.

Zespri has switched to using mostly charter refrigerated container ships this year to get its kiwifruit to major markets, rather than relying on normal scheduled ships.

Australian livestock exporters are optimistic of securing more business as New Zealand winds down its trade over the next two years.

New Zealand Avocado chief executive Jen Scoular has overseen the industry almost treble in value during the past 10 years.

Zespri is looking at increasing its cool store space - both in New Zealand and overseas - as a consequence of shipping problems caused by Covid-19.

New Zealand's dairy goat industry has the potential to deliver $480 million in economic contribution by 2024.

Sheep milk producer Spring Sheep has roped in actress Antonia Prebble to market its new premium Gentle Sheep Toddler Milk Drink.

OPINION: While the Labour government has banned NZ livestock exports, worth up to $500 million annually, their Australian counterparts have no such intentions.

OPINION: The Chinese owners of Australia’s biggest and oldest dairy farming business are facing scrutiny from authorities and all eyes are on Fonterra.