The country's farmers appear to be a little more upbeat than they were several months ago.

Troubled milk processor Synlait Milk won’t find it easy to offload under-utilised South Island assets.

Meat processor and exporter Silver Fern Farms Ltd has joined fellow South Island-based meat company Alliance Group in reporting a big loss for the past year.

Are Chinese buyers returning to the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auctions?

Snack sized apple business Rockit says it is fired up for a record 2024 season.

Red meat exports topped $932 million during February, with demand from the US helping to offset the weak Chinese market.

OPINION: Last week's revelation that data relating to New Zealand MPs was stolen amid Chinese state-sponsored cyber espionage targeting two arms of the country’s Parliament could test the long-standing trade relations between the two countries.

A poor half-year financial result is forcing listed Canterbury milk processor Synlait to carry out “a strategic review” of its North Island assets, including its new plant at Pokeno and blending and canning facility in Auckland.

Listed Canterbury milk processor Synlait’s shares have been placed in a trading halt.

Shipping disruption caused by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea has so far not impacted fertiliser prices or supply on farm.