The CountryWholemilk powder prices continue dropWholemilk powder prices continued to decline while other products showed signs of improvement at this morning’s GlobalDairyTrade auction.02 Dec 06:15 PM
DairyLow dairy prices depress indexANZ's commodity price index fell for the ninth month in a row in November, as milk powder prices hit five-year lows.02 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryNZ tractor sales hit decade highFarmers have been increasing their spending on equipment as cash flows were boosted by Fonterra's record payout.02 Dec 02:13 AM
DairyTerms of trade picked to fall furtherFalling dairy prices have begun to undermine one of the foundations of the economic upswing, rising national income from the most favourable terms of trade.01 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy payout below $5 a kg pickedTomorrow will see the last GlobalDairyTrade auction before Fonterra releases its revised farmgate milk price forecast for 2014/15.01 Dec 04:00 PM
DairyDairy price drop no concern for EnglishThe drop in dairy prices hasn't caused Finance Minister Bill English to rethink his confidence behind the forecast of the government reaching surplus next year.28 Nov 10:24 PM
DairyBusiness sentiment healthy to stellarBusiness sentiment is somewhere between healthy and stellar, says ANZ chief economist Cameron Bagrie.28 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFonterra mulls equity partnership trustFonterra says it had started a consultation process to gauge interest in a proposed equity partnership trust for its farmers.26 Nov 02:37 AM
OpinionMark Lister: Dairy not only apple in the basketIt's not all about dairy. We saw another poor result from the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, with the headline index down 3.1 per cent and the important whole milk powder price down 5.1 per cent to US$2400 ($3072) a tonne.25 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionIan Proudfoot: NZ can be local producer to worldThe rest of the world has woken up to the growth in demand for food, particularly for proteins, that will occur over the next 30 years.25 Nov 04:00 PM
DairyBeef prices continue to set recordsGlobal dairy markets have plummeted but New Zealand beef prices have continued to hit record highs, while sheepmeat prices have stayed firm, Rabobank says.24 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryGrass will not cut it for cash cowsThe grass-only dairy farm model has become a thing of the past for New Zealand as farmers increasingly turn to supplementary feeds to increase their production.23 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy in the doldrumsDairy farmers should be able to weather a low payout for the current season, thanks to last year's record milk price, but two poor seasons in a row would put the sector under financial stress,....19 Nov 04:00 PM
DairyOz plays catch-up with China FTAA freshly inked free trade agreement could allow Australia to play catch-up with New Zealand's ballooning growth in dairy exports into the Chinese market, according to research commissioned by the NZ....18 Nov 04:00 PM
DairyMilk firm to join ASX in dual listingThe a2 Milk Company says it is planning to list in Australia, where most of its earnings come from, in the first quarter of 2015, while maintaining its listing on the NZX.18 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryNZ tractor sales set to match recordNew Zealand tractor sales are expected to match record highs this year, thanks to high milk prices and good growing conditions.18 Nov 02:12 AM
The CountryFonterra payout cut looms as prices fallFonterra now looks certain to drop its farmgate payout to its farmers, after prices fell in the latest overnight dairy auction.17 Nov 09:00 PM
The CountryRinehart eyes China baby formula marketAustralian billionaire Gina Rinehart is planning a $500m investment to supply infant formula to China.14 Nov 01:56 AM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra dividend too low, unitholder saysThe Fonterra Shareholders' Fund should be able to raise its 2015 dividend forecast given it expects to pay farmers less for their milk.14 Nov 01:40 AM
BDBDDairyFonterra payout in spotlightFonterra Co-operative Group shareholders used their annual meeting in Palmerston North to raise concerns over the reduced 2015 milk payout.12 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryOpen Country says expect reduced dairy payoutPrivate dairy ingredient manufacturer Open Country Dairy has told its suppliers to expect a reduced payout in a range of $4.70 to $4.90 per kg of milksolids for 2014/5.11 Nov 01:08 AM
DairyKey to ask Oravida again to stop using his imagePrime Minister John Key says his office will write again to Oravida asking it to stop using his photo in its promotional material.07 Nov 04:47 AM
BDBDThe CountryNZ-India free trade talks back onStalled free trade negotiations with India have taken a positive step forward with a commitment to schedule the next round of talks.06 Nov 07:24 PM
The CountryDairy auction gives hope to farmersInternational dairy prices showed signs of stabilising at this morning’s GlobalDairyTrade auction.04 Nov 04:20 PM
BDBDThe CountryCommodity prices fall for eighth consecutive monthNew Zealand commodity prices fell for the eighth consecutive month in October, to the lowest level since March last year.04 Nov 01:04 AM
DairyMilk - is it really as good as we think?Drinking more than three glasses of milk a day may not protect bones against breaking - and may even lead to higher rates of death, say researchers.29 Oct 04:00 PM
DairyGroser has big concerns about dairy in TPPTrade Minister Tim Groser says he has concerns that New Zealand's market access for its dairy products under the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) could be sewn up in private talks.27 Oct 04:00 PM
