The CountryThird fall in a row for world dairy pricesThe August-September price bubble has popped, according to a dairy broker.17 Nov 04:19 PM
DairyFonterra lifts earnings forecastAn improved financial performance from Fonterra over the first quarter is serving to at least partly counterbalance a decline in global dairy prices.16 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDDairyNZ dollar edges lower, may fall furtherThe New Zealand dollar was little changed against the greenback this afternoon as investors continue to weigh up whether the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates next month.16 Nov 04:57 AM
The CountryNZ's dairy cow population hits 5mIn 2014/15, dairy companies processed 21.3 billion litres of milk containing 1.89 billion kilograms of milksolids.16 Nov 04:07 AM
The CountryFonterra lifts earnings forecastThere's some good news from the dairy sector today, with Fonterra saying its financial performance is improving.15 Nov 09:35 PM
The CountryFonterra's catching up, says top Asia manConsumer and food service came in at $408 million, up 216 per cent on the previous year's.15 Nov 08:00 PM
BDBDDairyBNZ cuts forecast for Fonterra payoutBank of New Zealand cut its forecast for Fonterra Cooperative Group's payout to farmers this season amid continued weakness in dairy prices.13 Nov 10:00 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Fonterra sour on formula moveFonterra boss Theo Spierings wasn't mincing his words this week when asked about rival Synlait Milk's moves to sell cut-price infant formula in China.12 Nov 04:00 PM
DairyBank warns on dairy farm debtThe Reserve Bank has once again sounded a warning about dairy farm debt but, for the time being, farmers seem to be coping with the financial stress brought about by lower milk prices.11 Nov 04:00 PM
DairyCEO Q&A: Lewis Road Creamery chief executive Peter CullinaneFounder of breakout dairy brand wants to bring farmers' markets to the supermarket, finds Holly Ryan.11 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFive big rural lenders to conduct 'stress test'Reserve Bank has asked the country's five biggest rural lenders to conduct a "stress test" of their exposure to dairy farm debt, and had encouraged them to set aside provisions .10 Nov 09:45 PM
The CountryRacism risks NZ prosperity - economistTop economist says "racist attitudes" towards Chinese immigration and investment could damage a relationship with China that promises to deliver "big waves".09 Nov 12:16 AM
The Country'EU threat to NZ China dairy trade'Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings says losing Chinese market share to European dairy competitors is a concern for New Zealand.08 Nov 10:30 PM
The CountryYashili opens $220m Pokeno formula plantChina's Yashili NZ has this afternoon officially opened its $220m infant formula manufacturing plant in Pokeno.06 Nov 02:30 AM
The CountryGreg Muir: Farming and the future of foodFarming is largely a long term intergenerational business. But what could that future look like?06 Nov 12:10 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Regional wine register uncorkedArea labelling is sure to be extended in the upcoming free trade talks with the European Union, writes Audrey Young.05 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountryIrrigated land rising quicklyNew Zealand has about 720,000ha of land under irrigation, but about half that again could be sustainably irrigated by 2025, an industry body says.05 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountrySparks fly over Kiwi electric farm bikeGlobal interest in a Kiwi-designed electric farm bike is exploding.04 Nov 05:30 AM
The CountryPayout prospects fall as world dairy prices dropAny chance of an upgrade in Fonterra's farmer payout became more remote today after a big drop in world dairy prices.03 Nov 10:30 PM
The CountryFrost fighting trial for kiwi hot-air machineA new frost-fighting invention known as the 'Heat Ranger' is being trialled, with the hope it will be able to protect crops next winter.03 Nov 08:00 PM
DairyFonterra back on track in Sri LankaFonterra's Sri Lanka business has fully recovered after a 2013 food safety scare sparked public protests and forced the temporary closure of its operations there.02 Nov 04:00 PM
DairyVitamin spin-off boosts company's Bega Cheese returnsFonterra is in the process of transforming its Australian business, having taken a $108 million writedown of its yoghurt and dairy desserts assets across the Tasman in 2015.02 Nov 04:00 PM
