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OPINION: It's not just a rural banking inquiry that farmers want. Freshwater farm plans are another major headache for farmers.
A Chinese company will take a majority stake in Australian dairy processor Burra Foods, subject to approval by the foreign investment review board.
A new China strategy that will treble staff there, push into new markets and investigate growing kiwifruit in China has been launched by Zespri.
Adding value to New Zealand's dairy produce was the strong theme of the official opening of Westland Milk Products' new UHT plant at Rolleston last week.
Last week's GlobalDairyTrade result indicates China is back in the market and New Zealand supply is tightening, says Doug Steel, BNZ senior economist.
Alliance Group has signed an agreement with Grand Farm in China as the companies seek to boost cooperation and brand development.
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.
Fresh milk opportunities in China should be explored among consumers there concerned about the quality of their water, says an agricultural expert.
The president of Shanghai Pengxin Investments in New Zealand, Terry Lee, says the company's future investment in the NZ dairy industry is being thwarted.
OPINION: It's not just a rural banking inquiry that farmers want. Freshwater farm plans are another major headache for farmers.
OPINION: The new Government may be farmer friendly, but it's not love, rather action that farmers want.