The New Zealand primary sector is lacking in a whole lot of key areas, according to the latest KPMG Agribusiness Agenda.

Fonterra is set to cut hundreds of jobs from head office as it undergoes a major review of operations. 

The kiwifruit industry is just about back to where it was before PSa, says Zespri chief executive Lain Jager.

MPI’S director of sector policy Jarred Mair says despite the short term downturn, the fundamentals for the New Zealand primary sector remain very strong. 

Elders Primary Wool will change its brand name to CP Wool from September 2015. 

Prime Minister John Key says the lower dairy payout brings an even greater need for innovation in the primary sector.

KPMG’S Ian Proudfoot says the biggest surprise for him when compiling the latest Agribusiness Agenda was the discussion on what the future dairy industry might look like. 

Milk price recovery is more likely in 2016-17 than this season, says Rabobank director of dairy research Hayley Moynihan.

Seasonal produce rich in antioxidants and immune-boosting vitamin C can keep you fighting fit, and able to ward off winter infections, says 5+ A Day.

Elders Primary Wool is changing its brand name to CP Wool from September 2015.

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