PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Co-operation better than point-scoringOPINION: A lot of New Zealand's problems are global.20 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryDairy farmer 'feeling the pinch' after second Fonterra payout cutDairy farmer Shannon Munro says she could lose up to $150,000 for the year.18 Aug 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMark Lister: Dealing with the dairy downturnOPINION: This is a timely reminder of the need to hedge our bets.18 Aug 04:35 PM
The CountryFonterra cuts milk price forecast for second time in a month“This is a challenging time for New Zealand’s dairy farmers."18 Aug 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy's 'perfect storm': Farmers steeling for downturn say pain will be widespread'The mental anguish is probably starting to have quite an impact on all farmers.'17 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumDairyHow long will this dairy downturn last and what will be the cost?There are mixed opinions on how long China will cast a shadow over demand and prices.17 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryDire prediction of 12-18 months of reduced income for farmersDairyNZ has calculated a break-even dairy price of $7.51/kg for farmers.17 Aug 05:17 AM
The Country'Under the pump this year': Dairy farmers cautious after GDT crashDairy farmers around the country say they will be tightening their belts.16 Aug 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryChina speeds up on sustainabilityChina’s clean-car sales hit more than half of all global deliveries.16 Aug 04:59 PM
The CountryAgribusiness and Trade: Breeding low-emitting dairy herdsNZ needs to continue to the most emissions-efficient producer of milk in the world.16 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryEconomists revise their forecasts after dairy price slumpA 'bloodbath' was expected at the Global Dairy Trade auction - and it delivered.16 Aug 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLess spend from farmers due to low milk price“If farmers don’t have the income they won’t spend money."15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Expect a bloodbath’: Futures pricing suggests another weak dairy auctionPrices are expected to weaken further at latest Global Dairy Trade auction.15 Aug 04:56 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryANZ takes a knife to its milk price forecastDairy commodity prices have dropped sharply lately, and further weakness is forecast.10 Aug 03:09 AM
The Country'It keeps me going': Couple in pursuit of better dairy cattleBreeding better dairy cattle continues to motivate Robert and Annemarie Bruin.09 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMilk price meltdown: The $5b hit coming to NZ’s economyIt means less tax for the Government and some farmers may not be able to stay in business.04 Aug 05:18 AM
The Country‘Severe hit’: Fonterra flags pain for farmers as milk price forecast dropsHurrell says midpoint of $7/kg will be tough on farmers and rural communities.04 Aug 04:00 AM
The CountryGrowing market for feeder calves in DannevirkeAn unusual breed sparked interest at the feeder calf sales.03 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCommodities downturn: Fonterra slashes milk price forecastPrice is well below what most economists were expecting.03 Aug 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra farmers fear new season milk price forecast about to get the chopAn important global whole milk powder price has gone south.02 Aug 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryA ‘shocker’ dairy auction: Prices fall despite China’s returnDairy prices fell sharply at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction.01 Aug 11:08 PM
The CountryBobby calf build-up causing meat processing delaysDairyNZ says calf collection may be pushed back one to five days during peak processsing.01 Aug 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe ‘healthy’ foods that are actually bad for youTelegraph: Replacement foods are becoming increasingly trendy, but are they better for us?30 Jul 11:18 PM
The CountryWould you drink milk from a tap at this hotel?Dairy delivery looks a little different when staying at Sudima27 Jul 10:39 PM
The CountryPoo-lution: Reporoa farm owner cops fine after effluent reaches streamThe owner of a dairy farm in Reporoa has been fined for illegal effluent discharges.27 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIs Fonterra's heavy hand still behind our milk price-setting system?There are allegations Fonterra's still in the driving seat, despite industry law changes.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAllegation Fonterra has a deaf ear to its farmers' gains ground over emissions target timingSubject had been 'a really big unknown for farmers' and had caused apprehension.27 Jul 01:05 AM
The CountryResearch shows sheep milk contains more nutrients than cow milkResearchers say it's an "exciting area for growth" for the sheep milk industry.26 Jul 04:59 PM
The CountryFonterra and Nestlé's sale of DPA Brazil faces challengeThe two dairy giants agreed to sell DPA for $210 million.26 Jul 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNation of Debt: $63b down, farmers struggling to break evenFarm debt has come down but rising costs and a falling milk price are piling pressure on.24 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy cheese and milk prices remain high and will take time to dropPersistently high cheese prices are helping to keep NZ inflation high.19 Jul 05:01 PM
The CountryFonterra to receive $90m Govt subsidy to stop burning coalThe government made a similar move with NZ Steel earlier this year19 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country‘I was just toddling along the road and - bang’: Farmer's quad bike hit by car79-year-old John Thornton's survival after the accident is astounding to doctors.19 Jul 01:49 AM
The CountryPrices drop again in latest GDT eventOverall index hasn’t increased since May 2 and is at levels last seen in September 2020.18 Jul 08:24 PM