China's infant formula market upheaval is creating short-term challenges for Southland milk processor Mataura Valley Milk (MVM).

It's official, Zespri has confirmed that its current red kiwifruit will be named Zespri RubyRed Kiwifruit for the first year of sales of commercial volumes in the upcoming 2022 season.

The weather is playing a role in the performance of the dairy industry this year, according to the ANZ Bank's latest Agri Focus report.

Despite Covid impacting restaurants, Fonterra's food service business has reached a milestone to become a $3 billion annual revenue business.

Fonterra has lifted the mid-point of its forecast milk price for this season by 40c to $8.40/kgMS.

Are China's dairy market dynamics changing? Yes, according to China market expert Jane Li.

Fonterra's plan to return $1 billion to shareholders in three years through the divestments of overseas milk pools is the right move, according to Waikato farmer Andrew McGiven.

Dairy Global commodity prices have enjoyed a period of strength in September. Overall, the global market fundamentals remain well-balanced, but with several moving parts.

The next three months will be critical for the primary sector as it tries to get product to key markets in the midst of a logistical crisis.

Silver Fern Farms' (SFF) chief executive Simon Limmer says NZ risks missing out on export business opportunities because it remains quite isolated from the rest of the world.