Meat Industry Excellence (MIE) says Silver Fern Farms shareholders need to carefully scrutinise the capital-raising proposal put forward by the cooperative’s board.

The New Zealand Wine Intermediate Certificate was launched in Shanghai recently, giving Chinese wine consumers the chance to learn about New Zealand's diverse wine style.The education programme was developed by New Zealand Winegrowers and New Zealand Trade & Enterprise in response to a growing demand for information about New Zealand wine from consumers across China.

Beef exports are up 46%($61 million) in August 2015 compared with August 2014, says Statistics New Zealand.

John Dawson, CEO of NZWSI, reports that the South Island sale this week saw a strong market with steady support.

John Dawson, CEO of NZWSI, reports that the South Island sale this week saw a strong market with steady support.

Fonterra chief executive, Theo Spierings, says improved second half results in the 2015 financial year were driven by a strong focus on cash and costs.

Fonterra has lifted its 2015-16 forecast payout by 75 cents to $5.00 to $5.10/kgMS. The farmgate milk price increases to $4.60 and the dividend payment remains at 40 to 50c/share.

John McCarthy, past president of the ginger group Meat Industry Excellence (MIE) recently gave Winston Peters a run for his money.

Australian farmers say Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s credentials will support the enormous potential of their agriculture sector.

The election is NZ-wide by internet, fax, and postal voting using the STV (single transferable vote) voting method.