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Editorial: Co-operation better than point-scoring

OPINION: A lot of New Zealand's problems are global.

Dairy farmer 'feeling the pinch' after second Fonterra payout cut

Dairy farmer Shannon Munro says she could lose up to $150,000 for the year.

Mark Lister: Dealing with the dairy downturn

OPINION: This is a timely reminder of the need to hedge our bets.

Fonterra cuts milk price forecast for second time in a month

“This is a challenging time for New Zealand’s dairy farmers."

Dairy'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.'

How 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.

Dire prediction of 12-18 months of reduced income for farmers

DairyNZ has calculated a break-even dairy price of $7.51/kg for farmers.

'Under the pump this year': Dairy farmers cautious after GDT crash

Dairy farmers around the country say they will be tightening their belts.

China speeds up on sustainability

China’s clean-car sales hit more than half of all global deliveries.

Growing market for feeder calves in Dannevirke

An unusual breed sparked interest at the feeder calf sales.

Commodities downturn: Fonterra slashes milk price forecast

Price is well below what most economists were expecting.

Fonterra farmers fear new season milk price forecast about to get the chop

An important global whole milk powder price has gone south.

A ‘shocker’ dairy auction: Prices fall despite China’s return

Dairy prices fell sharply at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction.

Bobby calf build-up causing meat processing delays

DairyNZ says calf collection may be pushed back one to five days during peak processsing.

The ‘healthy’ foods that are actually bad for you

Telegraph: Replacement foods are becoming increasingly trendy, but are they better for us?

Would you drink milk from a tap at this hotel?

Dairy delivery looks a little different when staying at Sudima

Poo-lution: Reporoa farm owner cops fine after effluent reaches stream

The owner of a dairy farm in Reporoa has been fined for illegal effluent discharges.

Is 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.