BDBDDairyCheese the toast of record commodity pricesNew Zealand commodity prices rose to a record in February, as cheese prices surged to a six-year high.04 Mar 01:28 AM
DairyTerms of trade at new 40-year highNew Zealand's terms of trade rose to a 40-year high for the second straight quarter in the final three months of 2013 as import prices fell.02 Mar 11:09 PM
DairyTrade balance back in blackSurging dairy exports to China have pushed the annual trade balance into surplus for the first time in nearly two years.27 Feb 04:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryTrade surplus as exports to China surgeNew Zealand posted its third straight trade surplus in January, as sales of dairy products drove record exports to China.26 Feb 11:38 PM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra hikes pay-out to farmersFonterra has raised its forecast payout to farmers to $8.65 per kilogram of milk solids as global demand for milk powders remains strong.26 Feb 07:58 PM
DairyA2 sets sights on the USANZX-listed alternative dairy company A2 Corporation is gearing up to expand its fresh milk business to the United States.25 Feb 11:10 PM
DairyBaby-milk exporters on edgeInfant formula exporters are on edge before an audit of local manufacturing facilities by Chinese officials next month.25 Feb 04:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryWorld dairy prices fallDairy product prices recorded their biggest drop since early November in the latest global auction, with the volume sold falling to an eight-month low.18 Feb 06:45 PM
DairyFarm block up for saleA big block of dairy land owned by Solid Energy is being put up for sale in Eastern Southland, PGG Wrightson Real Estate said.12 Feb 04:30 PM
DairyMilk scares leave stenchFonterra is calling for improved lab-testing, saying the Environmental Science & Research laboratory lacked the capacity to identify an E.coli bacterium in cream.01 Feb 04:30 PM
DairyRecord year on the cards for dairyNew Zealand is well on the way to a record year for dairy production, thanks to ideal grass-growing conditions that carried over from 2013 into the new year, say economists.31 Jan 04:30 PM
DairyChina regulations hit Synlait salesSynlait's Chinese infant formula business is being disrupted by regulatory changes in China and the company says it may miss its baby milk sales target for this financial year.28 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Keep our cows out of factory farmsMy heart sank when I heard about Fonterra's idea to reduce the dairy industry's impact on our environment, writes Sue Kedgley.28 Jan 04:30 PM
DairyBuild under way for Fonterra's Viaduct HQGround work preparations are well under way on the new Fonterra headquarters site in the Viaduct Harbour area on the corner of Fanshawe St and Halsey St.27 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Added value only sensible way to developThe dairy industry and Fonterra have a long, long way to go before they reach their full potential, writes Brian Gaynor. The dairy sector should be more focused on added-value products.24 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDDairyNutricia recalled $25.7m of infant formulaFrench dairy giant Danone's Nutricia unit recalled just $25.7 million of infant formula when it was caught up in Fonterra's false food alarm last year.23 Jan 09:31 PM
The CountryDairying boon to economyEconomists say a combination of rising international dairy prices and favourable farming conditions bode well for New Zealand's economic growth.22 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionWilly Leferink: Dr Morgan needs some farming lessonsSo little sunlight is being shone on how we are dealing with water and emissions ...21 Jan 04:30 PM
DairyFonterra nears dealDairy giant Fonterra has confirmed it is close to reaching a commercial deal with Auckland Council.21 Jan 04:30 PM
DairyLen's plan: Fonterra to sponsor Shed 10Fonterra is buying the naming rights for Shed 10 on Auckland's Queens Wharf - and will use its Anchor brand, the Herald understands.20 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionAnne Salmond: Treat rivers as taonga, not toiletsWe must work together and prioritise the restoration of waterways over short-term commercial gain, writes Dame Anne Salmond.20 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionFonterra recall proves safety dedicationWhile the timing of this is far from ideal given last year's events, this voluntary recall came from Fonterra's own testing, writes Willy Leferink.15 Jan 08:30 PM
OpinionGareth Morgan and Geoff Simmons: Many rivers to cross to fix dairy industryAll commercial users of water should face a charge, writes Gareth Morgan and Geoff Simmons. This would acknowledge public ownership of the rivers and create funds to invest in repairing them.15 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionGareth Morgan and Geoff Simmons: Dairy doing dirty on our environmentIn the first of a two-part series Gareth Morgan and Geoff Simmons warn of private profit at a public cost. "Our rivers are stuffed, and getting worse."14 Jan 04:30 PM
DairyMarket takes Fonterra recall 'in its stride'Damage to reputation will depend on how cream scare is treated in global media in the coming days: analyst.14 Jan 04:30 PM
