Sally Rae

When it comes to energy efficiency, Dunedin company Escea is on fire.

Mark Ferguson may be trying to help provide the perfect sheep - but he also reckons he has the perfect job.

The world's largest milk powder drier - capable of producing up to 700 tonnes a day - was officially opened at Fonterra's Darfield site in Canterbury on Saturday.

''Like bringing back the milkman.''

Queenstown-based online discount booking company Bookme was recently named the highest-ranked New Zealand company in this year's Deloitte technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific index. Business reporter Sally Rae speaks to co-founder James Alder about the company's success.

Warren Ayers believes Perendale New Zealand's progeny test will lead to the betterment of the breed.

The New Zealand Deer Farmers Association has expressed ''major concerns'' over AgResearch's Future Footprint plan and says continuing investment at Invermay is vital for the deer industry.

A sweet attraction opens at Skyline Queenstown on Monday.

Rangitikei lawyer and farmer John Henderson will take over as chairman of fertiliser company Ravensdown in February.

Apples from the United States are on their way to Dunedin in what has been described as a very exciting opportunity for food certification company Oritain Global.

Queenstown-based online discount booking company Bookme has been named the highest ranked New Zealand company in the annual Deloitte technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific index.

Its existence might not be well known but a natural mineral - HS1 - is not to be sniffed at, Dunedin man Peter Dunn believes.

Flicking through a property guide while visiting her parents in Christchurch last year, Karen Bleakley spied an advertisement for the Mill House in North Otago.

Dairy product prices posted the biggest gain in five months in this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction as international dairy prices remain very high.

Meat Industry Excellence is urging farmers to vote in Alliance Group and Silver Fern Farms' director elections, saying it is vital their voices are heard.

When it comes to showing beef cattle at the Canterbury A and P Show, the Meat and Wool Cup is the holy grail for exhibitors.

Simon Glennie reckons he does his farming vicariously through his clients.

Mark Crawford is excited about his new role as a Ravensdown environmental consultant.