Fonterra has upped production of lactoferrin - a special, high-value protein known in the industry as "pink gold" - at its Hautapu plant, near Cambridge.

Dairy prices are expected to weaken again by up to 10 per cent at this week's global dairy auction as market continues to suffer from over-production.

It is time for the industry and the politicians to take off their rose-tinted glasses and do some hard-thinking about our major goods export industry, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Environment Canterbury is standing by its decision not to fine or prosecute Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias and her businessman husband Hugh Fletcher after photos emerged of their cattle drinking out of a North Canterbury lake.

For the primary sector the TPP confers boundless opportunities not only for agriculture but for future generations of New Zealanders and their prosperity, writes William Rolleston.

New Zealand shares fell as weaker commodity prices weighed on equities in countries dependent on exports of raw materials.

Fonterra's latest farmgate milk price forecast is already under downward pressure after dairy prices fell for the third time in a row at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction.

Asia's biggest economy looks to limit manufacturers to three labels and impose stricter safety procedures.

Fonterra posed the question of whether a board stacked with farmers has the right skills to drive a global business.

Synlait Milk has revised its forecast milk price for the 2015 / 2016 season from $5.00 per kilogram to $4.20.

Banks say more heavily indebted New Zealand dairy farmers will be asked to sell up as non-performing loans increase.

Dairy Farms NZ - likely to list on the NZ stock exchange, has been given permission to buy up South Island farms.

Australasian infant formula stocks have proved a pretty good bet lately.

Weakening world dairy prices have pushed Fonterra this morning to announce a cut in its payout to farmers.

Leading international credit rating agency has downgraded its outlook for New Zealand's economy.

Dry conditions helped drive lamb and mutton returns down in the December quarter, while beef prices remained at near record levels.

Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings said more pain lies ahead for farmers as dairy prices continue to weaken and as oil prices plummet.

Futures pricing is pointing to dairy prices flattening at tomorrow's GlobalDairyTrade auction as the sector continues to grapple with the same issues that held sway last year - oversupply and low....

New Zealand's second largest dairy processor has reduced its milk payout by 30 cents to an average price of between $4.00-$4.30 per kilogramme.

The New Zealand dollar may fall this week on concern about the impact on the local economy of slower Chinese growth, weak dairy prices and low inflation.

New Zealand's property market settled in December, ending a booming year of property sales on a quiet note.

Lewis Road Creamery will make a final decision this year whether to export its organic milk into China's Shanghai.

Wool prices rose at the first auction following the Christmas and New Year holiday period, helped by the lower New Zealand dollar.

Wholemilk is down 4.4 per cent at first GDT auction of the year despite volume reductions, and outlook is weak.

Auckland home sales continued to fall in December, with fewer houses sold and listed.

Theresa believes it our duty to support suppliers committed to the safe treatment of farm animals.