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Asset sales? Pāmu Landcorp boss says there are 'conversations' around its future
Mark Leslie told Newstalk ZB the Crown would 'like to release some capital'.
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Primary exports tipped to hit record $62b as food and fibre power ahead
Dairy alone is tipped to earn $27.4b, even with softer global prices.
Forestry shake-up: PF Olsen and Forest360 join forces in major merger
The merged company will manage about 480,000ha of forest for 1000-plus clients.
Comvita strikes lender deal as it seeks at least $25m lifeline
The lender deal extends key banking facilities out to April 30, 2026.
'Too much milk for the market': Farmers can expect weaker milk prices – Rabobank
Dairy prices are under downward pressure from strong supply globally.
‘Transformational': Business groups, farmers, welcome RMA reforms
Federated Farmers described it as a 'red letter day' for the agricultural sector.
The secrets behind the best chief executive in the country
Sophie Moloney’s five-year turnaround has lifted Sky’s share price to around $3.50.
Fonterra's Peter McBride named top chairperson for second time
McBride first became Fonterra chairman in 2020, guiding major structural reform.
‘Extraordinary impact’: A2 Milk CFO wins top Deloitte finance award
David Muscat led a2 Milk through three major deals to reshape its operations.
Dairy auction slump deepens as GDT falls for eighth event in a row
Whole milk powder prices are down 23% from their May 7 peak.
Ruminant Biotech raises $17m for cow pill that will slash methane emissions
Govt is pulling back on methane reduction targets, but founder has a cunning plan.
Fonterra trims milk price forecast as global supply rises
Fonterra has lifted its 2025/26 milk collection forecast to 1545m kgMS.
Butter prices plunge 26% but shoppers still paying more
A 500g pack of butter peaked at $8.60 in June and now sits near $8.50.
Debt down, profits soar: Inside Sanford's turnaround year
Aquaculture outperformed expectations, while wildcatch profits dipped 5.9%.
What Trump's tariff rollback means for NZ farmers and food prices
New Zealand exporters have paid about $300m in extra tariffs since August.
Comvita deal fails, attention turns to capital raise
The special meeting in Auckland lasted less than half an hour.
Comvita takeover bid looks set to fail ahead of key shareholder meeting
Proxies representing 80.3% of Comvita shares are already lodged.
'Global milk faucets are flowing': Analysts warn of price pressure ahead
Futures point to a $9.77/kg payout, below Fonterra's $10 midpoint forecast.
Cornerstone shareholder says rival bid could damage Comvita
Comvita's cornerstone shareholder, Li Wang, says she supports the bid.
'Close to a 16-year low': Farm loan arrears fall on high dairy and beef prices
The Reserve Bank warns tariffs and dry weather could still threaten farm returns.
Fonterra phases out A2 milk range
The co-op said it was seeking to sharpen its focus on lactose-free dairy.
What Fonterra's $4.2b Mainland deal means for its farmers and future
Each farmer stands to gain about $400,000 from the capital return.
Farmers give green light to Fonterra's sale of consumer business to Lactalis
Mainland's sale will mean a $2 per share capital return for Fonterra's farmers.
'We've got to deliver': Rockit apple chief on what it got wrong and plans to fix it
Rockit plans a three-year reset after supply outpaced demand post-Cyclone Gabrielle.
Alliance farmers back $270m deal for Irish company to take control of meat processor
Around $200m of the investment will go toward reducing Alliance’s debt.
Fight for control over NZ's biggest sheep meat exporter heats up ahead of vote
Alliance director Mark Wynne is confident the Dawn Meats deal will proceed.
Stock Takes: PGG Wrightson’s board shake-up raises questions over shareholders' motives
Agria and Elders used their combined 56% stake to oust the board leaders.
Farmers mount last-ditch push to keep Alliance in NZ hands
The co-operative’s profit swung to $20m after a $90m turnaround this year.
‘Worrying in a modern democratic society’: TVNZ warns of chilling effect on NZ journalism
TVNZ appeals to "responsible journalism" defence, arguing it cleared that hurdle.
Apple grower Scales upgrades 2025 earnings guidance
Apple and logistics firm Scales has upgraded its earnings prospects.