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Partnership's first fruits evident

Shanghai Maling's head of investment Henry Gu (left), president Wei Ping Shen and Silver Fern...

Partnership's first fruits evident

Development of various value-added products to prototype stage is the first tangible step of the Silver Fern Farms-Shanghai Maling partnership around the Chinese market, Silver Fern Farms chairman Rob Hewett says.

SFF confirms closure of Mossburn venison plant

SFF confirms closure of Mossburn venison plant

Silver Fern Farms has confirmed the closure of its Mossburn venison processing plant in Northern Southland and Frasertown mutton processing plant at Wairoa.

Alliance board bid

Another strong result is being picked for this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction. Photo by...

Alliance board bid

Riverton farmer Leon Black is challenging incumbent directors Murray Taggart and Don Morrison for a seat on the Alliance Group board.

Merino to make stars of growers

New Zealand Merino is aiming for ebit of $10million by the year 2020. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery.

Merino to make stars of growers

"You are going to be the rock stars for the future consumers,'' New Zealand Merino chief executive John Brakenridge told about 100 merino growers in Omarama yesterday.

Healthy fast food on the menu

Fitkitchen founder Tama Brown. Photo: Gregor Richardson.

Healthy fast food on the menu

When Tama Brown identified a gap in the market for healthy fast food, he decided to do something about it.

Golden harvest from Fiordland farm

Te Anau saffron growers Jo and Steven Daley. Photos: Shadowland Saffron.

Golden harvest from Fiordland farm

Growing saffron and Fiordland might sound an unlikely combination.

MIE collapses in sea of vitriol

Better meat prices for farmers could come from a strengthening Australian economy. Photo by Neal...

MIE collapses in sea of vitriol

Meat Industry Excellence has gone into recess with chairman Dave McGaveston signing off in vitriolic fashion.

Social enterprise project not just about coffee

Lucy Foundation founder Robbie Francis leaves for Mexico this month for a coffee harvest. Photo:...

Social enterprise project not just about coffee

Mexico is a long way to go for coffee.

Sand and milk: Dairy farming in the desert

Almarai dairy farm in Saudi Arabia. PHOTO: CLAYTON BUCKLEY

Sand and milk: Dairy farming in the desert

Dairy farming in the Saudi Arabian desert is a far cryfrom the lush, green pastures of New Zealand. For Clayton Buckley, the past 12 years working for Almarai, the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company, have been quite an experience.

'Choppy' milk prices expected

Dairy prices are expected to be ''choppy'' over coming GlobalDairyTrade auctions as markets wait for confirmation of weak New Zealand production, economists say.

Age ousts three directors

Three directors, including founder and chairman Graham Cooney, have stepped down from the board of Blue Sky Meats due to an age-related clause in the company's constitution.

Dog's 700,000km on back of ute

Major rests in the back of Russell Burgess’ ute at the East Otago Field Days. Photo: Stephen...

Major a faithful friend

An Otago golden retriever has clocked up a whopping 700,000km over the years, accompanying his owner on his road trips.

Much done, much to do for Alliance Group

Much done, much to do for Alliance Group

Alliance Group’s balance sheet is in "much better shape" and it will report an increased profit later this year.

Koura success means 'where to next?'

ErnslawOne aquaculture manager John Hollows at the New Zealand Food Awards in Auckland. Photo:...

Koura success means 'where to next?'

Recognition at the New Zealand Food Awards for Otago-Southland’s Keewai freshwater crayfish opens up the question of "where to next?" aquaculture manager John Hollows says.

Farmlands criticised after $9m loss

Doc had previously said that the only logical conclusion was that the cattle broke into a piece...

Farmlands criticised after $9m loss

Loss-making rural supplies co-operative Farmlands appears to have "lost its way", North Otago farmer Chris Dennison says.

Students meet prospective bosses

Work Ready programme co-ordinator Melissa Fuller (left), Career Development Centre manager Jackie...

Students meet prospective bosses

Hundreds of international students studying in Dunedin had an opportunity to meet prospective employers at a recent expo in the city.

Contracting firm changing hands

Blair Skevington (left) and Geoff Scurr have observed changes in the contracting industry over...

Contracting firm changing hands

Geoff Scurr and Blair Skevington have a few things in common.

Audacious business idea 'sorted' at 4am

Audacious business idea 'sorted' at 4am

This year’s winning Audacious business challenge idea was hatched at 4am when Sam Beattie could not sleep.

School’s out but bell rings for weddings

Lyndon and Jade McNab on the grounds of the former Port Molyneux School, which they have...

School’s out but bell rings for weddings

South Otago's newest wedding venue is what you might call in a class of its own.

GDT fall as dairy 'catches breath'

Dairy prices have registered their first fall in the headline GlobalDairyTrade index since July, following a price surge over the past two months.

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