Lower volumes from meat processing plants are impacting export returns for New Zealand red meat.

A free trade deal signed overnight with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a boost for New Zealand’s red meat exports to the high-value market.

Former Synlait chief executive Grant Watson says the past two years have been quite the journey.

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri is looking at expanding offshore plantings in the northern hemisphere to boost global supply.

The first change in Synlait’s management team, since China’s Bright Dairy securing 65% ownership, has been announced.

In another sign of improving agribusiness sentiment, two listed companies have lifted their forecast earnings for the year.

Canterbury milk processor Synlait says some farmer suppliers have been inquiring about the process to remove their cessation notices, handed in earlier this year.

The red meat sector is launching a new campaign to lure Chinese consumers to New Zealand grass-fed beef and lamb.

OPINION: It was only in 2018 that the Chinese Government embarked on a mission to lift domestic milk production and stop billions of dollars from leaving the country and into the hands of exporters like New Zealand.

While walking through supermarket aisles, young South Auckland entrepreneur Saion Angi decided that there weren’t enough Pacific or Māori products on the shelves.