DairyDairy weighs on trade balanceA slump in dairy exports weighed on the trade balance last month.26 May 05:00 PM
The CountryCrunch time for dairy farmersIt's crunch time for dairy farmers this week when Fonterra releases its farmgate milk price forecast for the coming 2015/16 season.25 May 05:00 PM
DairyNew term for undiplomatic behaviourTrade Minister Tim Groser said he was not aware his last name had been turned into a verb: "Grossing".20 May 04:26 AM
BDBDThe CountryWorld dairy prices dip 2.2pcThere's been another fall in world dairy prices, with the GDT index down to its lowest level since August 2009.19 May 07:10 PM
The CountryFarm prices up despite dairy price dropFarm prices have continued to rise, despite the near halving of milk prices over the past year, according to Real Estate Institute of New Zealand data.18 May 05:00 PM
The CountryDairy prices tipped to bottom out at auctionThe last GlobalDairyTrade auction for the season is tomorrow and dairy analysts say indications are that prices may be about to bottom out.18 May 05:00 PM
The CountryBudget: Farming leader wants tax helpFarmers don't expect special treatment from this year's Budget, but some recognition of the impact that the drought has had on farm finances would be a welcome move.18 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFarm prices still rising despite milk price slumpFarm prices have continued to rise, despite the near halving of milk prices over the last year, according to REINZ.18 May 03:20 AM
DairyFonterra told to step up to plateFonterra's strategy has to start delivering or its market share will shrink further, says Federated Farmers Otago dairy chairman Stephen Crawford.17 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmers may not get July paymentFonterra farmers have been tipped to go without a "retro" payment in July as the co-operative rebalances.15 May 05:00 PM
DairyReserve Bank warning over dairy sectorIncreased dairy farm foreclosures look likely if product prices remain weak, the Reserve Bank says in its latest financial stability report.13 May 05:00 PM
DairyDairy an "area of risk": Reserve BankThe Reserve Bank has singled out the New Zealand dairy sector as an "area of risk" for the financial system.12 May 09:20 PM
DairyMarket braces for low milk price forecastFonterra will late this month release its milk price forecast for 2015/16 and indications are that it will be towards the lower end of market expectations.11 May 05:00 PM
The CountryOz co-op copies FonterraShareholders in Australian dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn (MG) have voted in favour of a Fonterra-style capital structure that will see its units trade on the ASX.10 May 05:00 PM
DairySkim milk powder prices dropWhole milk powder prices, which are central to Fonterra's farmgate forecasts, showed signs of levelling off at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, but competition from big suppliers in the United....06 May 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Fonterra targets velocityTim Groser's warning that the dairy sector would effectively have to guts it out during a period of low milk payouts was timely.05 May 09:27 PM
The CountryDairy Auction: Prices fall againInternational dairy prices fell for the fourth time in a row at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction.05 May 06:55 PM
BDBDDairyTradies and farmers lift vehicle salesNew Zealand sales of new commercial vehicles hit a record for April amid strong demand from tradespeople and farmers.05 May 05:00 PM
DairyDairy sector can tough it out - GroserNew Zealand dairy farmers are looking down the barrel of a low payout this season, and possibly next season, but Trade Minister Tim Groser says the sector can tough it out.04 May 05:00 PM
DairySheep meat price drops 10%Sheep meat prices have fallen by about 10 per cent over the past two months, driven by a drop in demand in China and difficult conditions in another important export market - Britain.04 May 05:00 PM
DairyDairy prices push index downTumbling dairy prices dragged ANZ's commodity price index 7.4 per cent lower last month and a stronger New Zealand dollar amplified the decline.04 May 05:00 PM
The CountryNZX buys livestock info businessExchange operator NZX has bought livestock market information business iFarm for an undisclosed sum.04 May 05:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryCommodity prices plunge - led by dairyNew Zealand commodity prices had their biggest decline since the height of the global financial crisis in 2008, led by falling dairy product prices.04 May 02:00 AM
The CountryDairy prices poised to fall againMarket signals suggest international dairy prices will again fall at this week's GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction.03 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra move blow to farmersFonterra has fallen into line with market expectations after oversupply and extreme volatility on world dairy markets prompted the co-operative to once again lower its farmgate milk price.30 Apr 05:30 PM
The CountryUS dry could support dairy pricesDrought conditions are biting into California's dairy production, which could end up being supportive for international dairy prices, say analysts.27 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryHi-tech cattle stall aims for better herdsCalfsmart is the brainchild of Ben Neal, a 35-year-old mechanical engineer who grew up on a dairy farm in Dannevirke.22 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyLesson in iron ore boomNew Zealand should take a leaf out of Australia's book in terms of what not to do in the face of a commodities boom, says Paul Bloxham, HSBC's chief economist for Australia and New Zealand.21 Apr 05:00 PM
