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IFA and MII part of global call for split-gas GHG emissions reporting

Environment

15 days ago

IFA and MII part of global call for split-gas GHG emissions reporting

B+LNZ is leading a call by global agricultural organisations for countries to take a split-gas approach when reporting GHG emissions.

NZ farmers vote in favour of selling Fonterra's consumer businesses

Agri-Business

16 days ago

NZ farmers vote in favour of selling Fonterra's consumer businesses

Fonterra’s farmer shareholders have given the go ahead for the co-op to sell its global consumer...

Fonterra to expand butter production announcing $75m investment

Agri-Business

23 days ago

Fonterra to expand butter production announcing $75m investment

Fonterra has announced a $75 million investment to expand butter production at its Clandeboye site...

Dawn Meats NZ deal is a 'win-win for Irish farmers' - chief executive

Agri-Business

24 days ago

Dawn Meats NZ deal is a 'win-win for Irish farmers' - chief executive

Dawn Meats €132 million 'strategic partnership' with Alliance Group, in New Zealand has been described as a "win-win for Irish farmers".

Dawn Meats to acquire majority share of NZ's largest sheep factory

Agri-Business

26 days ago

Dawn Meats to acquire majority share of NZ's largest sheep factory

Farmer-shareholders of the New-Zealand based meat processor, Alliance Group, have voted in favour...

Agri-Business

26 days ago

NZ farmers urged to 'consider very carefully' proposed deal as they vote on Fonterra sale

Thousands of farmers in New Zealand are being urged to reject and "consider very carefully" their...

NZ farmers urged to 'consider very carefully' proposed deal as they vote on Fonterra sale

Agri-Business

29 days ago

Dawn Meats to increase investment for 65% of NZ meat processor

Dawn Meats will increase its investment in a New Zealand-based meat company from NZ$250 million to around NZ$270 million.

Dawn Meats to increase investment for 65% of NZ meat processor

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

New Zealand government lowers methane reduction targets

The New Zealand government has decided to lower its 2050 target for reductions in biogenic methane emissions.

New Zealand government lowers methane reduction targets

Dairy

about 2 months ago

Fonterra's milk payments to NZ farmers valued at $15.3bn for 2024/25 season

Fonterra Co-op's final farmgate milk price for the 2024/25 season was $10.16 per kilograms of milk solids (kgMS).

Fonterra's milk payments to NZ farmers valued at $15.3bn for 2024/25 season

Agri-Business

2 months ago

New Zealand beef and lamb outlook 'positive', but risk of headwinds

Prices for New Zealand red meat are currently ar record levels and are forecast to stay strong in the coming year, according to a new report.

New Zealand beef and lamb outlook 'positive', but risk of headwinds

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Lactalis acquire Fonterra's dairy ingredients business in new deal

Fonterra Co-operative has announced it has agreed the sale of its global Consumer and associated businesses to Lactalis for NZ$3.845 billion.

Lactalis acquire Fonterra's dairy ingredients business in new deal

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Fonterra elevates milk price forecast for 2025

New Zealand's Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has increased it's 2024/25 season forecast Farmgate Milk Price.

Fonterra elevates milk price forecast for 2025

Sheep

3 months ago

Dawn Meats' New Zealand deal 'nothing short of betrayal' - ICSA

ICSA Sheep chair Willie Shaw has expressed serious concerns over Dawn Meats acquiring controlling stakes Alliance Group.

Dawn Meats' New Zealand deal 'nothing short of betrayal' - ICSA

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Survey shows New Zealand beef cattle numbers up, sheep down

The total number of sheep in New Zealand dropped by 1% in the past year, while beef cattle numbers rose 4.4%, according to a new survey.

Survey shows New Zealand beef cattle numbers up, sheep down

Beef

3 months ago

Dawn Meats seeks majority share of NZ's largest lamb processor

Dawn Meats has announced this morning (Tuesday, August 12) that it has been selected by the board...

Dawn Meats seeks majority share of NZ's largest lamb processor

Forestry

4 months ago

New Zealand needs to examine its current approach to forestry - commissioner

According to the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries, nearly 40% of land in New Zealand is covered by forestry.

New Zealand needs to examine its current approach to forestry - commissioner

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Dairy prices soar by 46% across New Zealand

With tight supply and demand margins over the last few months, Stats NZ are reporting that dairy prices, have increased by up to 46%

Dairy prices soar by 46% across New Zealand

Environment

4 months ago

EU-China project offers farmers digital tools to assess soil health

The EU and China are collaborating on a digital toolkit that will help farmers assess the health of the soil in their own fields

EU-China project offers farmers digital tools to assess soil health

Environment

5 months ago

Letter to the editor: NZ urgently needs more forestry

Dear editor, I worked for Beef + Lamb New Zealand for approximately eight years as sector...

Letter to the editor: NZ urgently needs more forestry

Agri-Business

5 months ago

Future of $150bn NZ farm assets depends on succession - report

The findings in a new report highlight the extent of the succession challenge ahead for New Zealand's agriculture sector.

Future of $150bn NZ farm assets depends on succession - report

Agri-Business

5 months ago

Another 40,000ha of NZ sheep and beef farms sold for forestry - report

Almost 40,000ha of sheep and beef farms in New Zealand has been sold for conversion to forestry in the past 8 months, a new report said.

Another 40,000ha of NZ sheep and beef farms sold for forestry - report

Environment

5 months ago

Breeding 'a national solution' to curb methane emissions - scientist

New Zealand and Ireland are close allies, with both countries taking similar approaches to reducing methane emissions from agriculture.

Breeding 'a national solution' to curb methane emissions - scientist

Agri-Business

6 months ago

Fonterra reports jump in profits, confirms forecast milk price

Fonterra has announced a profit after tax of $1.158 billion in the third quarter (Q3), up $119 million or 11% on this time last year.

Fonterra reports jump in profits, confirms forecast milk price

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