The worst of the current dairy price cycle may be over, claims Westpac senior agricultural economist Nathan Penny.

Global dairy prices are clawing back lost ground and farmers may need to thank the weather gods for this.

A group of New Zealand farmers and investors stand to lose millions of dollars following the collapse of one of Chile's largest dairy businesses.

Rabobank's September agribusiness report shows farmgate price pressure is expected to remain, with weak fundamentals underpinning difficult trade conditions.

Hawke's Bay-based Rockit Apples says it is reasonably positive about the coming season.

The cost of living crisis is putting even more pressure on farmers to ensure they are delivering what customers want.

Other countries competing against New Zealand in China is being cited as one of the reasons for the pressure our red meat sector is currently facing.

There are no quick fixes and times are going to be tough.

Fonterra has responded to recent jumps in global dairy prices and lower domestic milk collection by lifting its forecast milk price mid-point by 50c/kgMS.

Apples and Pears NZ (A&PNZ) has just played a significant facilitation role in getting growers in touch with key overseas markets at a huge trade show in Asia.