Thursday, December 7, 2023

Agribusiness


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Two dozen laid off as Alliance takes stock

Neal WallaceDec 7, 2023
Other meat companies also feel chill of weak global markets.

Unders and overs drift away from Fonterra share standard

Hugh StringlemanDec 7, 2023
First flexible metrics report shows more willing sellers than buyers.

Bremworth opens retail store in Auckland

Farmers WeeklyDec 5, 2023
More stores to follow in NZ and Aus if concept proves successful.

Alliance is optimistic – but I have questions

Allan BarberDec 1, 2023
Allan Barber sits down with Murray Taggart after the co-op’s ‘horror result’.


Craigmore launches second research grant

Craigmore launches second research grant

Annette ScottNov 29, 2023
Rural investment company offers new scholarships for ag research.
Farmlands has a plan and is sticking to it

Farmlands has a plan and is sticking to it

Hugh StringlemanNov 29, 2023
Rural retailer plans to push implementation hard for next year or two as transformation becomes imperative.
Honest Wolf wins top Rural Women NZ Business award

Honest Wolf wins top Rural Women NZ Business award

Farmers WeeklyNov 27, 2023
Wool-based outfit makes history as it nets both Emerging and Supreme awards.
RaboResearch beefs up with Barenbrug hire

RaboResearch beefs up with Barenbrug hire

Farmers WeeklyNov 26, 2023
Jen Corkran joins team, with particular focus on sheep and beef.
Zanda McDonald short list is up

Zanda McDonald short list is up

Farmers WeeklyNov 24, 2023
Ten young agri professionals from Aus and NZ make the cut.
Ruralco reports $2m loss

Ruralco reports $2m loss

Annette ScottNov 23, 2023
Ashburton-based co-op marks its 60th year as a challenging one.
Tower chief executive Blair Turnbull says Tower is looking to streamline and improve the efficiency of its business.

Tower getting out of commercial farm insurance

Farmers WeeklyNov 21, 2023
Commercial rural clients to be referred to AonAgri as policies expire.
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Wine forecast sours but a2 Milk holds steady

Hugh StringlemanNov 17, 2023
Contrast in immediate prospects as market leaders give their 2024 guidance updates.
More than 10,000ha of Pāmu land in QEII fold

More than 10,000ha of Pāmu land in QEII fold

Farmers WeeklyNov 17, 2023
Southland registration reaches milestone in land fenced off for conservation.
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Losses prompt tough questions at Alliance

Neal WallaceNov 16, 2023
‘Comprehensive review of the business’ underway after devastating year.
Pāmu to quit bovine milk powder line

Pāmu to quit bovine milk powder line

Neal WallaceNov 15, 2023
State-Owned Enterprises minister directs board to stick to core business.
Putting the gas on Green kiwifruit could boost profits

Putting the gas on Green kiwifruit could boost profits

Richard RennieNov 14, 2023
Green kiwifruit growers forum advisers orchards on ramping up productivity.
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FSF unitholders mollified by profitable performance

Hugh StringlemanNov 13, 2023
Unitholders congratulate Fonterra senior management on the 2023 results.
Craigmore assets under management hit billion-dollar mark

Craigmore assets under management hit billion-dollar mark

Neal WallaceNov 6, 2023
Investing in land use change and ‘better ways of operating’ pays off for rural investment company.
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Rockit plants flag in South Island  

Farmers WeeklyNov 3, 2023
First 20 hectares of little apples now growing in Canterbury, with plans to expand.
Agricultural suppliers feeling sales pain

Agricultural suppliers feeling sales pain

Hugh StringlemanNov 3, 2023
One bright spot is that sector is better at paying its bills on time.
Global science park leader eyes NZ opportunity

Global science park leader eyes NZ opportunity

Annette ScottNov 1, 2023
China’s Tus-Holdings signs memorandum of understanding.
S&P/NZX Primary Sector Index sinks to 8-year low

S&P/NZX Primary Sector Index sinks to 8-year low

Hugh StringlemanOct 31, 2023
The peak of the S&P/NZX Primary Sector Index was in late 2018 and in the five years since the index number has halved.
How a Southland tulip farm grows a blooming business

How a Southland tulip farm grows a blooming business

Gerhard UysOct 27, 2023
The Southland flowers are stripped of their blooms. Triflor in New Zealand exports the bulbs to be grown in glasshouses, and does not export fresh flowers.
PGW chair tempers earnings expectations

PGW chair tempers earnings expectations

Neal WallaceOct 25, 2023
Economy, waning farmer confidence and subdued real estate cited.
Simon Robertson quits as Synlait chair

Simon Robertson quits as Synlait chair

Farmers WeeklyOct 24, 2023
Resignation comes after dismal results and amid a2 Milk Co spat.
Value for farmers is focus of new DairyNZ CEO

Value for farmers is focus of new DairyNZ CEO

Bryan GibsonOct 24, 2023
Campbell Parker talks about the priorities for the levy body as he takes the reins.
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Smooth sailing as GDT rises yet again

Farmers WeeklyOct 18, 2023
Fourth consecutive hike thanks to gains almost across the board.
Alliance heading for a loss on the year

Alliance heading for a loss on the year

Neal WallaceOct 17, 2023
Worst result in more than a decade set to follow year of record profits.
Tim Deane to join board of Rabobank NZ 

Tim Deane to join board of Rabobank NZ 

Farmers WeeklyOct 17, 2023
Norsewear owner will replace Anne Brennan as an independent director.
Farmlands buys SealesWinslow

Farmlands buys SealesWinslow

Farmers WeeklyOct 13, 2023
Ballance says sale will allow it to focus on core business.
ANZCO Foods grills the competition at World Steak Challenge

ANZCO Foods grills the competition at World Steak Challenge

Farmers WeeklyOct 6, 2023
Total of eight medals across nine cuts at event in the Netherlands.
Tatua rockets to record earnings and payout

Tatua rockets to record earnings and payout

Hugh StringlemanOct 6, 2023
Dairy co-op has steadily increased its payout since the dairy downturn of 2015-16.
SFF’s Limmer to head up Indevin Group

SFF’s Limmer to head up Indevin Group

Farmers WeeklyOct 6, 2023
Simon Limmer will replace Duncan McFarlane as chief executive of wine exporter.
Alliance gets first bite at steak awards

Alliance gets first bite at steak awards

Farmers WeeklyOct 5, 2023
Top honours for Pure South Handpicked 55 Day Aged Beef at global challenge.
Fonterra joins South Island Dairy Demonstration Centre

Fonterra joins South Island Dairy Demonstration Centre

Farmers WeeklyOct 4, 2023
Partnership aims to showcase best sustainable dairy production systems.
Rural bankers keep pace with changing ag 

Rural bankers keep pace with changing ag 

Hugh StringlemanOct 4, 2023
The relationship between primary producers and their rural bankers has evolved to include on-farm emissions, says ASB’s new head of rural banking.
AGCO boosts agri tech portfolio in $3.35bn deal

AGCO boosts agri tech portfolio in $3.35bn deal

Farmers WeeklySep 29, 2023
The deal will see AGCO acquire an 85% interest in Trimble’s portfolio.
Share the pain fairly to hang on to good partners

Share the pain fairly to hang on to good partners

Partner ContentSep 28, 2023
Focusing on stability for your people on farm will build better, long lasting relationships with your sharefarmers.
More time for potential Happy Valley deal

More time for potential Happy Valley deal

BusinessDeskSep 25, 2023
Creditors give permission for deed of company arrangement.
Synlait results negative across the board

Synlait results negative across the board

Hugh StringlemanSep 25, 2023
Second loss in the past three years recorded.
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