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NZ honey industry up against the worst pest in the world

NZ honey industry up against the worst pest in the world

Rising varroa control costs are taking the buzz out of an industry already under strain.

Greg Hurrell 13 Feb 2024
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Synlait forecasts $17m-$21m first half loss
Markets

Synlait forecasts $17m-$21m first half loss

Financing costs and lower margins are driving the revision.

Staff reporters 12 Feb 2024
Fonterra raises 2024 milk price forecast
Markets

Fonterra raises 2024 milk price forecast

CEO Hurrell says Fonterra is well-placed to weather geopolitical uncertainty

Gregor Thompson 12 Feb 2024
We’re not eating enough bacon, and that’s a problem for the economy
World

We’re not eating enough bacon, and that’s a problem for the economy

The American pork industry makes more ham sausage, and bacon than anybody wants to eat.



Riley Kennedy
Riley Kennedy

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Riley is the New Zealand Shareholders Association emerging journalist of the year, 2022.  Riley's journalism experience includes more than a year as a business specialist at the Otago Daily Times. He has a diploma in journalism from Wintec. 

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