The CountryWaikato couple win big at Dairy Industry AwardsJudges said they were impressed with the first-time entrants' overall excellence.11 May 10:46 PM
The CountryMother of all dairy cows inducted into 'Hall of Fame'“This award recognises April’s extraordinary contribution to our sector."10 May 10:30 PM
The CountryDairyNZ's 'sprains and strains' project up for awardProject worked with farmers and workplace experts to find and reduce common injury causes.09 May 05:00 PM
The CountryButter prices: Here’s how much they might still riseThe price of butter could reach $9.50 by September.09 May 05:03 AM
The CountryFor the history books: Back-to-back $10 NZ milk price seasons?ANZ has upgraded its milk price forecasts. 09 May 12:28 AM
The CountrySpilled milk: Fonterra tanker rolls in ArapuniThe road is blocked. One person received minor injuries.08 May 01:11 AM
The CountryGap between people and sheep rapidly closing in NZThere are now about 4.5 sheep to every person in New Zealand; there used to be 22.08 May 12:02 AM
The CountryFonterra powers ahead with new electrode boiler at Edendale siteThe upgrades will cut emissions by 72,800 tonnes, the equivalent of removing 30,000 cars.07 May 08:58 PM
The CountrySolar panels slash farmer's power billsMalcolm Jones' milking shed is entirely solar-powered, comprising 380 panels.06 May 10:35 PM
ListenMoon cakes and milk tea: How Fonterra adapts cream cheese for the Asian marketSponsored content: Demand for cream cheese has increased in Fonterra's Asian markets.06 May 08:56 PM
The CountryStrong dairy demand, fierce bidding push up GDT pricesWhole milk powder is up 4.6%, the highest since April 2022.06 May 08:47 PM
The Country'Confronting': Contract milkers' survey reveals financial, mental health issuesSharefarming Consultants, which took the survey, said the results were “disappointing".06 May 05:30 PM
The CountryFonterra to appeal decision on Bega Cheese The court has previously ruled it did not have jurisdiction to make a decision. 05 May 10:39 PM
DairyOpinion: How research and science are adding value for New Zealand dairySponsored content: Head of Science Nicholas Lyons on how DairyNZ supports farmers.05 May 09:00 PM
The CountryLactalis, Bega Cheese eye Fonterra consumer assets in competitive raceLactalis is seeking merger clearance to buy Fonterra's businesses in Australia.05 May 05:36 AM
The Country'Very sad': Why boutique dairy company is closing its doors after 15 years'I feel it's a tragedy because the brand is about improving the outcome for the planet.'04 May 11:44 PM
The CountrySolid forecast for agriculture exports, despite tariffsExport prices for agriculture may withstand US tariffs but face rising competition.04 May 09:03 PM
The CountryDairy Woman of Year Jo Sheridan on The CountryChris Brandolino, Jo Sheridan, Jacqueline Rowarth, Shane McManaway, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe.02 May 01:52 AM
The CountryButter blowout: The $12 block hitting your walletEconomist warns prices may keep climbing.02 May 01:40 AM
The CountryAgriZeroNZ boosts funding for methane-reducing cow feedUS start-up Hoofprint Biome aims to lower the climate-warming impact of cow burps.01 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBega Group claims to be left out of Fonterra consumer business saleBillionaire Twiggy Forrest is the largest shareholder of the Aussie dairy company.01 May 10:36 PM
The CountryWaikato's Jo Sheridan is Dairy Woman of the Year 2025'She doesn’t just talk about change; she rolls up her sleeves and makes it happen.'01 May 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Rain not enough to stop dry weather from hurting NZ power company earningsMercury, Meridian and Manawa are likely to be hit hardest by the earlier drought. 01 May 07:00 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthRethinking NZ's meat and dairy brand - Dr Jacqueline RowarthOpinion: Brands are brands because they have a history and reputation.01 May 04:21 PM
The CountryHow Indonesia's school milk programme could spur NZ dairy growthThe school milk programme aims to provide milk to 60 million students daily by 2029.30 Apr 03:56 AM
The Country‘Tough day’: 120 jobs on the line as Fonterra plans closure of Canpac siteFonterra plans to close the Hamilton canning and packaging facility in July.29 Apr 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra says NSW court decision will not change Mainland sale plans Fonterra says plans to divest its global consumer businesses are unchanged. 28 Apr 05:13 AM
The CountrySimmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson's life of legacyAt 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down.28 Apr 02:30 AM
The CountryThe Country: Is NZ heading for more dairy conversions? Phil Duncan, David Seymour, Riley Kennedy, Adam Thomson, Craig Hickman, Bryce McKenzie.28 Apr 01:43 AM
The CountryWhy demand for cottage cheese 'is going nuts'Fonterra has noticed the high-protein, low-calorie dairy food's popularity is on the up.24 Apr 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Who’s lining up to buy Fonterra’s Mainland and how much is it worth? Fonterra's Mainland sale process continues despite a turbulent sharemarket. 16 Apr 09:00 PM
DairyOpinion: Is focusing on low-heritability traits valuable when making breeding decisions?Sponsored content: High-heritability traits like liveweight show faster genetic gains.16 Apr 03:03 AM
The CountryPrices rise 1.6% in latest GDT auctionPrices rose 1.6% in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight.15 Apr 08:37 PM
The CountryTaranaki organic dairy farmer weathering the droughtJanet Fleming milks 320 cows once daily and has diversified by growing botanicals.13 Apr 10:13 PM
