A decision by Fonterra to cut last season's forecast payout to 55c below what was calculated in its milk price manual was not consistent with incentives for the dairy giant to operate efficiently, a Commerce Commission draft report has found.
Continued pressure on sheep numbers from alternative land uses is not expected to abate, despite improved forecasts for lamb prices.
Queenstown-based commercial property specialist Kerry O'Donnell has been named the ''best in real estate'' at the Australasian Women in Business Law Awards.
PGG Wrightson has returned to profitability and recorded a $42.3 million after-tax profit for the year to June.
Inrformation on how a proposed wool levy would be spent has been outlined before October's referendum.
When Shaun Guyton hits the slopes on his vintage skis, he makes something of a statement.
AbacusBio managing director Neville Jopson has been acknowledged for his contribution to New Zealand's sheep industry.
Graham Alder wants to help improve the profitability of sheep and beef farming.
Recruitment specialist Karen Bardwell always had a desire to become self-employed. She talks to business reporter Sally Rae about the latest development in her business and why she loves both the recruitment industry and Dunedin.
Superior Minerals is on the move.
Ravensdown's refocus on its core business has paid dividends with a much improved balance sheet and the return of a rebate to farmers.
The risk of a Fonterra milk price payout in the $5 range is being suggested after yet another tumble in global dairy prices this week.
When Jules Fulton and Bob Hogan formed a small roading company in Otago in the 1930s, it was a brave move.
Recognition at the International Wine and Spirit Competition signals to Quick Brown Fox founder Arjun Haszard that there is space for international expansion.
All eyes will be on this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction and upcoming auctions will play a major part in determining Fonterra's final payout.
The Rural Business Network is coming to Otago.
Federated Farmers has expressed unease over the potential sale of the vast Lochinver Station to a high-profile Chinese company, saying it might not provide sufficient benefit to New Zealand.
Stock rustlers beware. Mosgiel-based company Oritain is using its pioneering approach to scientifically certify the origin of food products to help address the multimillion-dollar issue of stock theft.
Anna Vaughan got ''hooked'' on merino sheep while undertaking work experience at Lake Coleridge Station, in the Canterbury high country, during her university summer.
Anne Bond has a simple philosophy.
