Agribusiness

Bright Dairy of Shanghai now 65% majority shareholder after meeting passes three resolutions.

A chartered accountant and former city dweller, Sarah Rutherford has turned her hand to flowers since returning home to her rural roots.

More than a third of shareholding farms have moved away from share standard.

Direct financial support accounts for 9% of farmers’ income in those countries, often distorting the market.

Closer relationships among suppliers, processors and retailers needed to meet sustainability targets.

Wānaka’s Lavender Farm turns 10 this year. Co-founder Tim Zeestraten shares how they turned a tiny plot of land into one of New Zealand’s most photographed farms.

Planters hesitant after bruising previous season.

Pōkeno refocused away from dairy as company trims sails ahead of key meeting.

Industry-good shortcomings are ‘limiting our ability to confront risks and compete for global capital’

Thomas Chin’s retirement plans include being ‘the seedsman on standby’ as he and his wife pursue their passion for travel.

Lanaco signs a deal with air purifier manufacturer Blueair for natural woollen air filter.

Synlait’s Pōkeno plant will stop processing milk and focus on nutrition products, with milk handled by Open Country.

Thirty years with horticultural company have taken him from field to C suite.

Mucking in and helping out is something of a tradition at the company.

Further acquisitions anticipated in coming months as part of growth strategy.

Drystock farmers looking to diversify are being offered the opportunity to trial the goats.

Co-op’s balance sheet hit by tougher trading conditions across global markets.

Company and its three farms $35m in debt and in breach of mediation agreement.

Six-month contracts aim to build in some certainty for both farmer and supplier.

CEO extremely disappointed with results, citing loss of major North American customer as well as China woes.

General manager bowing out after 12 years in the industry.

Company founder gives reasons for moving to block shareholder vote on Bright Dairy and a2 Milk Co rescue package.

Former Synlait boss files complaint about voting rights for major shareholders.

Tim Deane’s twin dreams of working with wool and running his own show come together in Norsewear.

Plan is to create a hub for its high-value protein products, due to be up and running by 2026.

Extra payment for farmers who reach one of three tiers in Nestlé-sponsored scheme.

Despite the challenges, NZ’s humble spud is poised for future international growth.

The past four years have tested farmers and growers as much as any in the previous decades and probably more, says outgoing HortNZ CEO.

Flower-growing operation thrives on innovation and diversification.

Mike Mackay brings 15 years’ experience in public and private sector to role.

Commerce Commission fines Milkio Foods for claiming India-sourced ingredients originated in ‘pristine New Zealand’.

An ag venture capitalist sees a great cultural shift in European attitudes – one with far-reaching implications for NZ food producers.

Non-regulatory, cross-industry collaboration programme to control sheep measles has been operating for almost 30 years.

Period included revaluation of property and livestock.

Anna Palairet keeps Fonterra’s wheels turning, from the milk vats to overseas markets.

Hemp product manufacturer has to throw away 25 tonnes of hemp meal for regulatory fears it might get animals high.