Could Fonterra have predicted the current downturn in dairy prices?

As Chinese tourists flock to our shores, the New Zealand wine industry could help enhance their visits by catering more specifically to their needs and tastes, Lincoln University research suggests.

When Tuscan winemaker Stefano Guidi dropped in to Matakana’s Heron’s Flight winery for the first time he wasn’t looking for a job, he was just there to sample their Italian varietal wines and chat with the winemaker. 

Colin Guyton says for the first time since he’s been farming he didn’t receive a milk cheque in July, in common with almost everybody and a cause of stress and concern. 

French dairy processor Danone is still feeling the after-effects of Fonterra’s false botulism scare in the Chinese market.

A Chinese e-commerce giant has bought a A$20 million stake in a new unit trust launched by Australia’s largest dairy company.

Prime Minister John Key has officially opened Zespri’s new sales and marketing hub in Singapore, which has been set up to manage the kiwifruit industry’s growth.

NZWSI’s general manager, John Dawson says that a continuing upward trend at today’s South Island wool sale saw prices increase.

The lower dollar will put extra money in wool growers’ pockets but volatility in demand from China can be expected, say wool market experts.

A Massey University scientist says it’s important any debate on GE is conducted on the knowledge that now exists about the contentious subject.