Fonterra chairman John Wilson says dairy prices are expected to firm up early next year.

Rural service trader PGG Wrightson has lifted annual earnings for the third straight year despite the dairy downturn.

Milk price recovery is more likely in 2016-17 than this season, says Rabobank director of dairy research Hayley Moynihan.

While Subaru has never hit the top of the tree in the race for market share, it has over the years developed a loyal following in New Zealand, not least among those who saw the benefits the brand’s all-wheel drive (AWD) offered over its mainstream rivals.

Recently I've been involved in projects supporting staff selection, some prompted by client frustration at modest response to promotion of roles. 

Westland has lifted its 2013/14 forecast to $7.60-$8/kgMS before retentions- $1/kgMS more than the company's first forecast in May. The advance rate has also increased to $5/kgMS, payable September 20, 2013.

SHAUN AND Fiona Kehely had been discussing building a Herd Home on their dairy farm for nearly five years and after two years in the building the first cows used it in early April.

Fonterra has announced a half-year net profit of $459 million, a 33% increase over the previous year.

Fonterra has lifted its 2012-13 forecast payout by 25c.

Top performing New Zealand sheep breeders were recognised at the first-ever Beef + Lamb New Zealand Sheep Industry Awards in Invercargill last week.