Sally Rae

A Mexican food franchise with a philanthropic twist is one of the latest three businesses to sign up for Queenstown's The Landing retail development.

When Keith Cooper's surprise resignation as chief executive of Silver Fern Farms was announced last month, his successor's name was unfamiliar to many. Agribusiness reporter Sally Rae meets Dean Hamilton, the man taking the helm of the billion-dollar business.

Dairy farmers are nervously awaiting Fonterra's expected milk price forecast revision next month after dairy prices slumped to their lowest level in five years.

New Zealand's Free Trade Agreement with Korea might have been welcomed by the red meat, dairy and kiwifruit industries, but the deer industry says it is ''deeply disappointed'' with the outcome.

When Rodger and Cindy Whitson decided to get into the cut flower industry back in 2000, they started with a bare paddock and no horticultural knowledge.

When Mary-Jane Collett announced she was opening a fashion boutique in Tees St, Oamaru, she admits there were some raised eyebrows.

A Teacher's Day Out was held in Otago last week, organised by New Zealand Young Farmers' Get Ahead programme.

Dunedin designer Tamsin Cooper has signed a deal with Farmers to design an exclusive label for the retail chain's stores nationwide.

A meat Industry Excellence report supporting options for industry reform is likely to be published in the first quarter of next year.

West Otago sheep and beef farmer Fiona Hancox is seeking election to Silver Fern Farms' board, saying farmers need to take control of their future.

Ask Denis Columb the secret to a successful 25 years in business in the competitive adventure tourism industry and the answer comes quickly - ''I love what I do.''

Being named regional/suburban law firm of the year at the New Zealand Law Awards was a ''huge thrill'' for Dunedin firm Downie Stewart Lawyers.

For craft chocolate makers, the United States is where it is all happening.

When Gordon Lucas' parents bought Nine Mile Station, the local land agent commented that it ''wouldn't be a bad stepping stone for the lad''.

Alliance Group farmer shareholders will receive a pool payment for the first time in three years after a better financial result.