Chinese scientists have signed a deal to set up a commercial animal cloning centre in the northern port city of Tianjin.

Wools of NZ (WNZ) hopes to determine by March next year the commercial viability of new technologies for improved whiteness and dyeing of strong wool, says chief executive Rosstan Mazey.

New Zealand Wool Services International's chief executive John Dawson says the North Island auction received mixed support with the stronger NZ dollar having a limited impact in some areas.

September was the highest export revenue month on record for dairy technology company, Waikato Milking Systems.

Fonterra sold $9 million of products at China's 'Double 11' one-day online event this month.

Some Australian cows are taking 13-hour flights to China before ending up on a plate.

Several years ago New Zealand had a 20% market share of infant formula in China and now that has dropped to under 10%, says Keith Woodford, agri-food systems, Lincoln University.

Energy blitzes at Fonterra's 36 sites identified 900 initiatives for energy efficiency, says Fonterra energy manager, Linda Thompson.

Fonterra will focus on 'tier three' and 'four' cities in its bid to double sales in China in the next five years to $10 billion per annum, chief executive says.

Fonterra chairman John Wilson says dairy prices are expected to firm up early next year.