DairyBoom in live cattle exports to ChinaDemand for New Zealand dairy livestock in China appears to be booming, with more than 38,000 live animals leaving our shores for Chinese pastures last year.22 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryCrafar Farms animal abuse trial postponedA trial involving five parties linked to the running of Crafar Farms who face hundreds of charges between them of animal abuse has been postponed.13 Jan 10:23 PM
The CountryThis year looking good for beef, dairyThe signs are mildly positive for the dairy and beef sectors this year, but the outlook for sheep farmers does not look quite so rosy.13 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryChinese firm plans $210m NZ milk plantYashili International Holdings is the latest Chinese company looking to invest in New Zealand.11 Jan 01:30 AM
DairyDairy farming investment in pipelineInvestment in New Zealand dairy farming will step up this year after the sector attracted strong interest in 2012.07 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionRock stars of NZ business worldThis has been another testing year for New Zealand businesses as they rock along the decade of "grumpy growth".25 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Another year over, better to comeAnd so this is Christmas, and what have you done, New Zealand business?24 Dec 01:04 AM
DairyBig year for changing of the guardThe face of New Zealand business changed over 2012 with a series of senior appointments made to some of the country's top jobs.23 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy prices up 1.1pc overnightWorld dairy prices have risen in the last online auction of the year.18 Dec 08:40 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: One sales pitch to kids that no one can object toWith a product as healthy as milk, this is one child-directed selling ploy that is not going to upset the nutritionists or, for that matter, parents, writes Brian Rudman.18 Dec 04:30 PM
DairyFonterra share scheme wins seal of approvalFonterra's Trading Among Farmers (TAF) share trading scheme received its final, albeit retrospective, seal of approval at the annual meeting yesterday.17 Dec 04:30 PM
DairyFonterra boosts forecast payoutFonterra has revised its forecast payout range for the 2012/13 season to $5.90-$6 per kg of milksolids, up 25c per kg compared with the previous forecast.10 Dec 04:30 PM
DairyFonterra hunts for new HQThe world's largest global milk processor and dairy exporter wants to move into New Zealand's best new building in four years.05 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy prices dip 2pc in overnight auctionPrices of dairy products fell in Fonterra's latest GlobalDairyTrade auction - the first decline in four sales.03 Dec 09:54 PM
DairyFonterra begins search for new baseFonterra is hunting for new world headquarters.03 Dec 04:30 PM
DairyTerms of trade down again but view upbeatThe terms of trade fell for the fifth straight quarter in September, to be nearly 10 per cent off the peak in mid-2011.03 Dec 04:30 PM
DairyFonterra shares soar on first dayUnits in the new Fonterra Shareholders Fund have debuted at $6.66 per unit - a $1.16 premium to their $5.50 issue price.29 Nov 11:00 PM
DairyFonterra IPO foreign ownership flakSome New Zealand institutions are crying foul over the high level of foreign ownership in the newly-formed Fonterra Shareholders Fund.28 Nov 04:30 PM
DairyTop price for Fonterra fundUnits in the newly-formed Fonterra Shareholders Fund have been priced at the very top of the dairy cooperative's $4.60 to $5.50 indicative range.27 Nov 07:22 AM
The CountryPrice set for Fonterra Shareholders' FundFonterra said it had set its final price for units in the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund at $5.50 per unit - the top end of an indicative $4.60 to $5.50 range.27 Nov 03:55 AM
DairyNZ sets TPP signing termsNew Zealand will not sign a Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement unless it removes tariffs on dairy products and allows the state-owned drug-buying agency to stay.26 Nov 04:30 PM
The CountryMilk production soars 11.3pcNew Zealand's milk production leaped 11.3 per cent last season, the most productive on record.25 Nov 04:30 PM
The CountryFonterra: Muted member responseFonterra will put in the bulk of shares required for the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund following a muted response from its farmer members.23 Nov 04:39 AM
