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Increased dairy cash-flow pressures tipped to emerge this season

Dairy sector report out: changes mooted

A series of recommendations have been made to overhaul the dairy sector after a system investigation sparked by the botulism scare.

Loan defaults expected in dairy sector

The Reserve Bank has warned defaults on dairy loans will be likely as cash-flow shortage estimated at $1/kgMS.

Banks sticking by rural clients, says Fed Farmers

Climate change deal: Who'll be first to break it?

Nearly 200 countries strike deal on how to combat climate change, but it's what the energy companies do next that could make or break the agreement.

Fonterra holds milk price steady

Fonterra has maintained milk price at $4.60 per kilo, but scrapped a farmer support scheme.

Historic NZ farm up for sale

Mt Cook Station, which spans 2600ha in South Canterbury's McKenzie country, has been owned by the descendants of the Burnett family since 1864.

Entrepreneur finds smiley solution

James Coddington wants to solve underemployment, one happy icecream cone at a time.

Farmgate milk price waiting game

Pressure is mounting on Fonterra to cut its farmgate milk price forecast at this week's board meeting, but it's looking like a close call.

NZX lifts threshold for block trades of milk powder

NZX, New Zealand's financial markets operator, has increased the minimum volume of lots required in block trades of whole and skim milk powder futures, citing increased activity.

Calf abuse story goes worldwide

New Zealand calves being mistreated 'latest controversy' for dairy industry, say international media.

Eye on calves already, says MPI

MPI says an investigation into the alleged mistreatment of bobby calves had begun before news broke.

Global reputation threat from calf cruelty images

Will footage of mistreating animals shown on television damage NZ's agricultural reputation?

Shocking video: 'We saw calves torn from mothers'

Investigator whose shocking video exposes cruelty in New Zealand's dairy industry says he was tipped off by concerned farmers.

Destiny buys $2m hideaway

Destiny Church appears to be spreading its gospel after a trust owned by church members shelled out almost $2 mill on a rural hideaway.

Dairy supply down as farmers react

Low product prices and bad weather have taken a toll on milk production.

'Like going through a meat grinder'

Fonterra's board and top management faced a tetchy reception at the annual meeting from shareholders looking at two straight years of low milk prices.

Fonterra AGM: No cuts to board

Fonterra has affirmed its guidance for the 2016 milk payout to farmers, although chairman John Wilson said it was dependent on next year's global dairy prices.