http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Agriculture headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:00:04 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/agriculture/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=16 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/agriculture/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=10670796&ref=rss Significant price lifts in Fonterra's internet auction of commodity milkpowders have set the scene for the start of NZX trading in global dairy futures contracts.Dairy futures trading has previously been tried with little success... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:52:03 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/agriculture/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=10670649&ref=rss Prices in dairy co-operative Fonterra's online auction bounced back strongly yesterday with the world feeling the effect of a Russian wheat export ban.The average price of a basket of products increased by 16.9 per cent, having... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/agriculture/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=10670615&ref=rss NZ Farming Systems shareholders have been told by the company's directors to accept the takeover offer made by the Singapore shareholder Olam.In an announcement to the NZX, the company said that after the withdrawal the of rival... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:36:19 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/agriculture/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=10670565&ref=rss The New Zealand dollar climbed further overnight after upbeat data around the world soothed worries about the health of the global economy, boosting investors' appetite for riskier assets.The United States manufacturing sector... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:38:22 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/agriculture/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=10670538&ref=rss Prices have risen 16.9 per cent in Fonterra's latest online dairy auction held overnight.Paul Grave, globalDairyTrade Manager, said the result appeared "to indicate a firmer tone has returned to the market over the last month."The... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:35:30 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/agriculture/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=10670478&ref=rss While debenture investors in South Canterbury Finance will be breathing a sigh of relief with both their principal and interest guaranteed the shareholders of the failed company are likely to lose everything.The finance company... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/agriculture/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=10670440&ref=rss Franklin has been dragged kicking and screaming into the Super City, with many residents doubtful whether their voice will make it up the Southern Motorway and into council chambers.Like the northernmost ward in the new council,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/agriculture/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=10670439&ref=rss A councillor of Indian descent whose family was drawn to New Zealand by the prospect of working fertile soil says Franklin needs to stay "as green as possible".The parents of Magan Ranchhod, a Franklin District councillor, arrived... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/agriculture/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=10670209&ref=rss Qantas says passenger numbers rose 9.1 per cent in July from the previous corresponding month. Qantas's revenue seat factor fell to 82.5 per cent in July, down 0.4 per cent. Total domestic yield, excluding foreign exchange,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:50:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/agriculture/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=10670232&ref=rss South Canterbury Finance's collapse with hundreds of rural sector loans worth more than $250 million raises questions about the risk to the nation's agricultural engine room.The company said in its April prospectus that it had... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/agriculture/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=10670198&ref=rss Biotech firm Genesis Research and Development is looking for funds and to re-launch in the dairy sector with a link to China.The NZSX-listed company made a net loss of $511,000 for the six months ending June 30.Chief executive... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/agriculture/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=10670115&ref=rss Allan Hubbard is blaming Government regulations for the failure of South Canterbury Finance."It has been deeply frustrating and hurtful, over the last nine months, to have been sidelined by my fellow SCF directors, and subsequently... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:32:47 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/agriculture/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=10670002&ref=rss BHP Billiton, seeking to acquire Potash Corporation for US$40 billion ($56 billion), says the offer is fair and that it will abandon pursuit of the company if it is not in the best interests of shareholders."If the value is not... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/agriculture/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=10669889&ref=rss The value of New Zealand exports rose 12 per cent last month, according to the latest monthly trade figures released this morning.A 32 per cent hike in the value of milk powder, butter, and cheese exports were the main contributor,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:58:20 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/agriculture/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=10669722&ref=rss Some Canadian cattle are getting red wine with their meals.It's the brainchild of Janice Ravndahl, whose family owns Suzmu Meats in Kelowna, British Columbia.Ravndahl says the wine gives the meat a unique flavour that has... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:32:50 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/agriculture/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=10669541&ref=rss The booming dairy industry in the South Island is braced for a body blow that could hammer farm prices and hit many small businesses.South Canterbury Finance faces receivership in the next 48 hours if it cannot convince the government... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/agriculture/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=10669329&ref=rss As prices for buckwheat and other basic foodstuffs rise sharply in Russia after one of the worst droughts in the country's history, the government has warned that it will clamp down on any merchants trying to capitalise on shortages.... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/agriculture/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=10669066&ref=rss Ravensdown claims its fight to patent a technology that could drastically reduce the impact farming has on the environment has nothing to do with growing its bottom line and everything to do with keeping it Kiwi.Ravensdown and... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:30:00 +1200