The CountryFarmers slam Nats' cattle ban planFederated Farmers is questioning the need for a National Party proposal for a compulsory ban on dairy cattle from all waterways.03 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryDairy prices drop to new two-year lowDairy product prices dropped to the lowest level since July 2012 in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, led by a slump in rennet casein and butter milk powder.02 Sep 10:00 PM
BDBDDairyNZ commodity prices fall as dairy prices slideNew Zealand commodity prices fell for a sixth straight month in August, taking the index to a 17-month low.02 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryFonterra's new ally sees falling salesFonterra is pinning its hopes on a tie-up with Chinese infant formula giant Beingmate as it pushes into China's lucrative baby milk market.28 Aug 05:30 PM
DairyWestland payout cut a blow to farmersFederated Farmers says Westland Milk Products' decision to cut its 2014/15 milk price payout will cause "serious belt tightening" on the South Island's West Coast.28 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryWestland Milk payout slashedWestland Milk Products, the Hokitika-based dairy cooperative, has overtaken rival Fonterra in cutting its forecast payout to farmers.27 Aug 08:53 PM
The CountryFonterra's $1billion splash-outFonterra says it plans to spend about $1.17 bon taking a 20 per cent stake in China's Beingmate Baby & Child to boost its baby formula aspirations there.27 Aug 05:00 PM
DairyDairy prices pull out of nose diveDairy prices appear to have pulled out of their nose dive but economists say it is too early to tell whether the market has stabilised after yesterday's GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction.20 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryDairy prices slip to 2-year lowDairy prices showed signs of stabilising overnight, with the GlobalDairyTrade main price index slipping by just 0.6 per cent.19 Aug 10:07 PM
DairyNZ unease over Russian food import banA one-year ban instituted by Russia on food imports from the West could hurt NZ's dairy trade, even though local exports are exempt, say economists.14 Aug 05:00 PM
DairyFormula firm back on trackAuckland infant formula maker New Image says it is "getting back into production" for the Chinese market now it has finally received clearance to export its products.10 Aug 05:00 PM
DairyDanone fights to keep Fonterra case liveDanone is fighting to keep its New Zealand lawsuit against Fonterra live and is appealing the High Court putting the case on hold.08 Aug 04:22 AM
DairyDairy fall could dent the kiwi dollarFalling dairy prices could weigh on the NZ dollar and help push the currency as low as US80c against the greenback by the end of this year, says an analyst.06 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryPayout drop risk on dairy slumpDairy product prices slumped to the lowest level since October 2012 in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, paced by whole milk powder and cheddar.05 Aug 08:25 PM
BDBDDairyCommodity prices continue to slideCommodity prices fell for a fifth straight month, led by whole milk powder, reflecting a build-up of inventory in China and strong local milk production.04 Aug 02:01 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Govt needs to change message on tribal dairy debateWhy are dairy prices falling? Well, if you read industry commentary from places like the United States and Europe they know who's to blame. It's us.03 Aug 05:00 PM
DairyMilk cut hits rural folkA sharp reduction in Fonterra's milk price will put the squeeze on the industry and rural communities will feel the brunt of the economic impact.29 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra's $4.3b payout cutFonterra has reduced its latest forecast farmgate milk price $7.00 to $6.00 per kgMS - a total drop in payments to farmers of $4.3 billion from last season.29 Jul 04:45 AM
DairyFonterra signals Canpac job cutsFonterra is looking at laying off up to 110 workers at its Canpac packing operation, near Hamilton.23 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country110 jobs could go at Fonterra plantFonterra says it's 'realigning' its packing operations at its Canpac plant in the Waikato - and 110 jobs may be lost as a result.22 Jul 11:21 PM
DairyDanone regroups after Fonterra winFrench food giant Danone says a High Court judge's decision halting its legal action against Fonterra will create undue delay.18 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra halts Danone legal actionFonterra has successfully put Danone’s legal action against it in New Zealand courts on hold.18 Jul 04:30 AM
DairyFonterra hails end of EU quotasBig changes lie ahead for the international dairy trade when the European Union (EU) dismantles its 30-year-old quota system next year.17 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Dairy boom over? Don't count on itAgriculture reporter Jamie Gray looks at reasons why it’s not yet doom and gloom for the dairy sector following this morning's drop in global dairy prices.16 Jul 01:30 AM
The CountryFonterra forecast under threat as dairy prices plungeThe pressure is on Fonterra’s $7.00 a kg farmgate milk price forecast for this year after another sharp fall in international dairy prices overnight.15 Jul 10:48 PM
DairyNew product added to dairy trade platformFonterra-owned GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) has added another product line and a new participant to its online trading platform.15 Jul 05:00 PM
DairyGrowth hurdle for dairy giantsFonterra and other big players on the international dairy market will need to buy or tie up with more companies to maintain the kind of growth they have enjoyed over the last few years.10 Jul 05:00 PM
