Red meat exports topped $932 million during February, with demand from the US helping to offset the weak Chinese market.

OPINION: Last week's revelation that data relating to New Zealand MPs was stolen amid Chinese state-sponsored cyber espionage targeting two arms of the country’s Parliament could test the long-standing trade relations between the two countries.

A poor half-year financial result is forcing listed Canterbury milk processor Synlait to carry out “a strategic review” of its North Island assets, including its new plant at Pokeno and blending and canning facility in Auckland.

Listed Canterbury milk processor Synlait’s shares have been placed in a trading halt.

Shipping disruption caused by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea has so far not impacted fertiliser prices or supply on farm.

Dairy sheep and goat farmers are being told to reduce milk supply as processors face a slump in global demand for their products.

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Zespri's first charter shipment of the 2024 New Zealand kiwifruit season is on its way to Shanghai.

The latest ASB quarterly report suggests a more positive outlook for the primary sector compared with previous quarters.

Fonterra has delivered a solid half-year result, thanks to higher margins and sales volumes across the co-op's diversified product and category mix.