The CountryFarmers paying down debt - $1b cut since SeptBank lending to farmers has fallen $1 billion from its peak in September last year, latest Reserve Bank figures show.31 May 08:15 PM
The CountryWhat price NZ? Land bid tests limitsThe latest Chinese bid for the Crafar dairy farms is a key test for new rules on foreign ownership, reports Karyn Scherer26 May 05:30 PM
DairyChina's sovereign wealth fund ready to spend $6b in NZChina's enormous sovereign wealth fund, the China Investment Corporation, may have set aside up to 1.5 per cent or about $6 billion of its massive foreign exchange reserves to invest in New Zealand assets.26 May 02:00 AM
The CountryFonterra unveils record payoutFonterra, the world's biggest dairy exporter, lifted its forecast 2011 pay-out to farmers to a range of $8 to $8.10, before retentions, while flagging a reduced payment for the following year.24 May 12:53 AM
DairyKiwi firm uncovers milk defence mechanismA Hamilton-based company is harnessing the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties found in cow's milk.17 May 11:26 PM
BDBDThe CountrySoaring milk prices push Open Country into the redOlam, the Singaporean food commodities group, says high NZ milk prices have wiped out profits at its 25 per cent-owned Open Country Dairy and it may consider exiting the investment.13 May 04:30 AM
The CountryFonterra in Brazil land purchaseFonterra says it is about to buy a dairy farm in Brazil.11 May 08:59 PM
BDBDThe CountrySecret talks on farmers' trading planFonterra's bold plan strikes hurdles, writes Jonathan Underhill.10 May 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: More clarity needed on Chinese land bidsThe Government has yet to take a truly holistic look at the dairy industry.03 May 05:30 PM
The CountryJobs lost as milk prices force cheese factory closureHigh milk prices have forced an award-winning Hawkes Bay cheese factory to close, with the loss of nine jobs.21 Apr 05:30 PM
