The Zespri board has approved the October 2016 forecast, which shows returns holding steady for Green and Gold, compared with the August forecast, and increases for both Organic Green and Green14.

Trade Minister Todd McClay will visit China and Hong Kong for a series of trade discussions, and participate in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Ministerial meeting in Cebu, Philippines.

The Netherlands and New Zealand have much in common, in both culture and economics, particularly in the areas of agri-food, horticulture and trade.

Agcarm and Apiculture New Zealand have started a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of keeping bees safe by using agrichemicals responsibly.

A Northern Southland farmer had his actions described as “reckless” during a sentencing at the Invercargill District Court this morning.

Meat and edible offal exports fell 15% ($235 million) in the September quarter, Statistics New Zealand says.

Sales of New Zealand chilled venison are growing, boosting returns to New Zealand deer farmers, even though overall venison production is down.

Market commentators are indicating with 80% certainty the Reserve Bank of New Zealand will lower the official cash rate by 25 basis points next month and then it will begin to stabilise.

One of the largest freehold high country stations in Wanaka is now for sale, with strong national and international interest expected.

A review of the school boarding allowance can’t come soon enough for farming families who live many kilometres from their nearest school.

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