Last week's GlobalDairyTrade result indicates China is back in the market and New Zealand supply is tightening, says Doug Steel, BNZ senior economist.

The minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy, spoke to the Chinese Minister of Agriculture in Beijing last week.

Fonterra director Michael Spaans says overall there is good support for changes proposed for its leadership structure.

Alliance Group has signed an agreement with Grand Farm in China as the companies seek to boost cooperation and brand development.

This month we catch up with Rabobank commodity analyst Georgia Twomey, who is responsible for analysing developments in wool markets.

Two formal arrangements signed in China mark a significant step forward in the supply of New Zealand halal meat to China and ongoing agricultural cooperation.

Fonterra farmers have been told their longevity in business will be determined by their performance during their worst years.

Westland Milk Products has already received "substantial orders" for products from its new $40 million ultra-high temperature (UHT) plant in Rolleston.

Peter Clark, the chief executive officer of PF Olsen Ltd, has been elected president of the Forest Owners Association (FOA).

Infant formula and nutritional products are the flavour of the month for Australian dairy processors.