DairyFonterra directors up for re-electionNominations have opened for seats on Fonterra's board, with chairman John Wilson and two other directors up for re-election.07 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountrySevere El Nino on the cardsThis year's El Nino weather pattern is shaping up to be one of the strongest, if not the strongest, on record - bringing with it an elevated risk of drought.07 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryBright Food tipped as Silver Fern bidderChina government backed Bright Food is understood to be the party in talks to take a stake in Silver Fern Farms.06 Sep 09:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryChinese want 50pc of Silver Fern FarmsDeal would increase dominance of New Zealand's biggest meat exporter but erode farmer control of the industry.03 Sep 11:50 PM
The CountryMilk output surges despite low pricesLow world dairy prices aren't stopping the NZ industry - production was up 13pc last month from July last year.03 Sep 09:30 PM
The CountryFarmers happy with banks, says Fed surveyBanks appear to have come to the party for NZ farmers needing support during the dairy downturn.02 Sep 11:15 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Bright notes amid the gloomThe August corporate reporting season is now largely complete, aside from a few stragglers that have slightly different balance dates.02 Sep 09:28 PM
BDBDDairyCommodity prices fall by 5.2%New Zealand commodity prices fell for a fifth straight month in August, led by a decline in dairy prices to their lowest level in 11 years.02 Sep 05:30 PM
The CountryDairy prices keep risingWhole milk powder prices, which are the key to determining Fonterra's farmgate milk price, rose by 12.1 per cent to an average US$2078 a tonne.02 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra auction tactic succeedsFonterra's move to cut the amount it sells on its global dairy auction appears to have worked.02 Sep 01:15 AM
The CountryWhy bison is the new beefThe grass-fed meat has fewer calories, less cholesterol or fat than beef, and consumers can't seem to get enough.31 Aug 12:24 AM
OpinionJohn Wilson: Performance shows we got it rightFonterra chairman John Wilson responds to criticism last week that Fonterra has been a failure.30 Aug 09:35 PM
DairyFonterra - the options for changeCreated in 2001, Fonterra was heralded as an "icon of economic transformation", a "breakthrough idea", "helping NZ catch the knowledge wave".27 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryLandcorp profits plunge 84pcState-owned farmer Landcorp said its profit fell by 84 per cent due mostly due to lower milk and lamb prices.26 Aug 09:45 PM
BDBDDairyTrade deficit smaller than expected in JulyThe country's trade deficit was smaller than expected in July as exports of fruit and meat drove overseas sales higher.26 Aug 01:20 AM
DairyProduction rolling at Fonterra plantFonterra's new $230 million high-efficiency milk powder plant at its Pahiatua site has processed its first milk.24 Aug 05:00 PM
DairyDairy most volatile of commoditiesThe international dairy trade has become the most volatile of all commodities markets.24 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryOnline exchange for private firmsA new online exchange aims to help investors who own shares in private companies or units in property, farm or forestry syndicates to trade them more easily.23 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryBank: Risk of recession has increasedInvestment bank says there is a 25 to 30 per cent risk of New Zealand's economy going into recession in the next 12 months.21 Aug 01:00 AM
BDBDDairyInsider probe may have derailed A2 takeoverAn insider trading inquiry into A2 Milk Co suitor, Dean Foods, is understood to have scuppered its takeover attempt.20 Aug 11:30 PM
OpinionJohn Luxton: Major TPP players holding their dairy consumers to ransomDairyNZ chairman John Luxton says it some TPP players are seeking to maintain trade protection rather than reduce it.19 Aug 09:30 PM
DairyDairy price jump a lift for farmersFarmers were given cause for cautious optimism after global dairy auction prices rallied by almost 15 per cent, ending a 10-sale losing streak.19 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryMost types of farming can claim exemption under health and safety reforms, says MinisterMore than 50 industries have been identified by the Government as high-risk, meaning they will be not exempt from some requirements under the Health and Safety Reform law.19 Aug 04:45 AM
DairyDairy farm prices fallingDairy farm prices are dropping, according to the Real Estate Institute of NZ (REINZ).19 Aug 12:15 AM
The CountryIncrease in dairy prices give hopeWholemilk powder prices rallied by 19.1 per cent at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction.18 Aug 11:10 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Landcorp has better optionsLandcorp should be lined up for a partial privatisation to inject new private capital into the company instead of selling off farm assets at the bottom of the dairy cycle, writes Fran O'Sullivan.18 Aug 09:28 PM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: The dairy sector is not in crisisI like to see the glass half full, and I have the facts to back that view. If you still want to see the glass half empty - you're the loser, writes Mike Hosking.18 Aug 07:02 PM
The CountryLandcorp may have to sell farms - EnglishFinance Minister Bill English won't rule out state farming company Landcorp having to sell more farms than usual to ensure it is not too loaded with debt.18 Aug 06:06 AM
DairyUptick on cards for dairy priceSigns look good for Fonterra that dairy prices will bounce in tomorrow's GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction.17 Aug 05:00 PM
DairyFonterra's South Island share slipsFonterra's market share in the South Island has slipped beneath the 80 per cent threshold specified in its enabling legislation, Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy says.17 Aug 05:00 PM
DairyPrices drive down milk outputFonterra's forecast of a 2 per cent fall in milk production this season is looking more conservative by the day as farmers cull stock.17 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryIndependent dairy producers more competitiveFonterra's market share in the South Island has slipped beneath 80 per cent ending pro-competition provisions.16 Aug 10:05 PM
