The CountryDairy suppliers leaving FonterraFonterra has continued to lose farmers to its competitors, based on latest production data.17 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra unveils plan to cut board sizeFonterra's first draft of suggested changes to its governance structure recommends the board's size be cut from 13 to 11.13 Apr 11:50 PM
DairyMcClay: Govt assessing China's new online goods taxTrade Minister Todd McClay says the Government is assessing the implications of recent regulatory changes in China's cross border e-commerce market.13 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyFonterra puts spotlight on board make-upFonterra's first draft of its recommendations on the size and makeup of its board will be made public tomorrow.12 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyUS-based expert bullish on dairyNZX's planned new milk price futures contract can help bring stability to a dairy sector being hit by low returns, says visiting specialist Brian Rice.11 Apr 05:00 PM
HorticultureApples hot on marketInternational markets are "screaming out" for New Zealand apples.11 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryRosy glow in the primary sectorNew Zealand's biggest export - dairy - continues to suffer from oversupply and soft demand but other parts of the primary sector are booming.10 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyRabobank tips dairy prices to improveWorld dairy production is slowing, which should push up prices in 2017, rural lending specialist Rabobank said in its quarterly outlook.07 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionArancha González: Sustainable farms do business - and goodCOMMENT: Sustainable farming is about doing business while doing good. It is about ensuring decent income and benefits while preserving our environment.07 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyInstitute makes case for independent directors on farm boardsThe Institute of Directors has made a case for adding independent directors to the boards of farming company operations.07 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryMilk price hedge passes final hurdlesFarmers will have the opportunity to hedge their bets on the farmgate milk price when the NZX launches a milk price futures contract next month.06 Apr 07:58 PM
The CountryDollar's gain offsets dairy risePrice increase welcome, but analyst sees little prospect for a strong recovery soon.06 Apr 07:41 PM
BDBDThe CountryNZX plans to offer milk price futuresNZX, the financial markets operator, is developing a new market offering New Zealand dairy farmers a way to lessen the risk of volatile milk prices.05 Apr 09:29 PM
BDBDDairyDairy prices rise for second time this year"Pleasant surprise" at global dairy auction.05 Apr 06:20 PM
DairyMinister: Dairy prospects soundPrimary Industries Minister Nathan Guy gave a group of Waikato farmers a pep talk yesterday.05 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDDairyCould cash-strapped farmers sell shares?Fonterra could let farmer shareholders sell shares based on annual milk production to reduce debt, analysts say.05 Apr 02:19 AM
DairyNZX poised to announce milk futures contractThe NZX is expected to announce plans for a new milk futures contract tomorrow, which will be aimed at picking up where Fonterra's controversial guaranteed milk price scheme left off.04 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyDairy prices tipped to drop againStrengthening NZ dollar, increased output from Europe and reduced imports from China add to poor outlook.03 Apr 05:00 PM
Dairy1080 fallout harmed more than just FonterraFonterra stole the show during last month's sentencing of 1080 blackmailer Jeremy Kerr.01 Apr 04:00 PM
DairyFitch Ratings: European milk production to delay price recoveryFitch Ratings said growth in European milk production will further delay a recovery in global milk prices beyond 2016.01 Apr 01:52 AM
DairySynlait soars on formulaSynlait Milk said it was on track towards racking up its most profitable year ever after a big increase in infant formula sales drove its first-half earnings sharply higher.31 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryAgriculture gloomiest as outlook dimsNew Zealand businesses became more negative about the overall state of play in March, although were more optimistic about their individual prospects.31 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy downturn knocks farmers' confidenceNew Zealand's rural confidence is close to its lowest point in 10 years, Rabobank said.31 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountrySynlait profit jumps on A2 formula salesSynlait expects premium payments to its farmer suppliers to double, mainly on the back of a boom in infant formula sales.30 Mar 10:30 PM
HorticultureSix apple packhouses break employment lawNon-compliant employment agreements, inaccurate employment records and paying holiday pay incorrectly among the breaches.29 Mar 10:41 PM
DairyKaricare formula is pulled from ChinaNZ-made Karicare formula has been pulled out of China, more than two years after the brand took a hammering following the Fonterra botulism scare.29 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionPeter Lyons: Pity the farmers whose misery is theirs aloneCOMMENT: Dairy farmers make milk. Banks provide loans. Dairy farmers are part of the private sector. The banks are the same.28 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFarmers dig in as low price blues roll on'We are grinning and bearing it." That's how Taranaki sharemilker Charlie McCaig describes how he and his wife Jody are faring with a milk price.27 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionAndrew Grenfell & Conor McElhinney: It's not just dairy farmers strugglingCOMMENT: McGrathNicol business partners Andrew Grenfell and Conor McElhinneyrs talk about the flow-on effects of low dairy prices.24 Mar 09:00 PM
DairyThe Economy Hub: Fonterra in a race it can't winFonterra's increased dividend payment isn't enough for most farmers to pay their interest bill, says Jacqueline Rowarth.24 Mar 02:52 AM
DairyFernbaby formula claim not allowed, MPI saysThe Ministry for Primary Industries says it will take action against baby formula marketer Fernbaby if the company continues to make "therapeutic claims" about its products.24 Mar 02:41 AM
OpinionLiam DannDann: They had the chance but they blew itCOMMENT: It is the nature of the Fonterra's unique corporate structure that bad times for commodities mean good times for the brands business.23 Mar 06:19 PM
