BNZ is sticking with its $6.75/kgMS milk price forecast – or perhaps a little more – while the ASB says $7/kgMS could be on the cards if rain persists.

Farmers are buying a deer velvet supplement to give their working dogs zest and longevity, claims the maker, Gevir, of Havelock North.

The increase in the average yield per hectare for Green was a key factor in “remarkable” volume growth in the 2016-17 season, says Zespri chief executive Lain Jager.

Ten years ago 80% of the carpets sold in New Zealand were wool; now it is only about 15% of carpet sales, says Cavalier chief executive officer Paul Alston.

Wealthy Chinese families’ appetite for fresh New Zealand milk is growing.

News that the Corbans were exiting Ngatarawa Wines may have taken the industry by surprise.

Westland Milk's new chief financial officer comes to the co-op with a track record in change management.

Cheese, butter and milk powder manufacturing has been picked in the top five of 200 New Zealand industries to perform well this year, according to global business intelligence company IBISWorld.

Fonterra's new $150 million cheese plant in Australia will help meet growing demand, says the co-op’s Australia managing director René Dedoncker.

Dairy prices have cumulatively eased only 3% after falling in four of the past five auctions, says BNZ senior economist Doug Steel.