The controversial free trade deal under negotiation between the US and Europe has hit another snag.

The Commerce Commission has queried whether new dairy conversions should have 'open entry' to join Fonterra in its latest report.

Red meat farmers say their current onfarm returns are not sustainable.

A Lincoln University expert says NZ exporters will have to be on their game to reap the benefits of a huge trade access deal that has gone under the radar.

What the world needs now is a lot less milk.  The short-term outlook is grim. 

International dairy markets remain depressed, with abundant supply and lacklustre demand continuing to weigh on pricing. 

At the beginning of April, the Social Progress Index was released ranking New Zealand 5th of 133 countries, accounting for 94% of the global population. 

After an uninspiring ten months, the start of 2015 has understandably created a great deal more optimism on the sellers’ side of global dairy markets. 

The world's focus on food security and safety – along with New Zealand's strong trade links with major importing markets – will be key factors supporting the international competitiveness of New Zealand's agricultural sector in 2013, says Rabobank.

OVER THE past three-and-a-half years, we’ve successfully steered New Zealand through the domestic and global recessions we inherited in 2008.