Improved returns and Fonterra's payout have bolstered the spirits of farmers, but higher costs and volatility remain a talking point at the North Island trade show.
Govt sets aside $143m for growing sector, with money for six commercial projects to be used to help lift productivity and land use flexibility.
Co-op reports solid demand and highest third-quarter shipment volumes in a decade.
The private equity firm aims to raise up to $70m to bolster its orchard portfolio and shares in kiwifruit marketing body Zespri.
CAJ Apples agreed to sell to two Auckland businessmen two years ago, but the deal has collapsed.
A Ngāi Tahu rūnanga investment in Rubisco is being pitched as more than capital, with Arowhenua looking at hemp supply, regional jobs and a stronger hand in natural materials.
‘It doesn’t matter how good you are as an investor or an asset manager, you can't outrun industry performance,’ MyFarm boss says.
Ross Hyland says his new rural finance and marketplace platform can cut farm input costs, free up working capital, and challenge the way farmers buy and borrow.
The snack apple company has sold Rockit Management Services to a local startup.
The annual licence auctions saw strong demand for its premium red and gold varieties.