The CountryFrench farmers block tourist sites in protestFrance's meat and dairy producers halted traffic and blocked tourist sites in several regions to protest low prices.22 Jul 10:20 PM
DairyBNZ tips dairy price recoveryBNZ has lowered its 2015/16 milk price forecast for Fonterra but says it expects dairy prices to recover late this year.22 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryOpen Country slashes dairy payoutOpen Country has told its farmers that their forecast payout has been cut back due to slumping world dairy prices.20 Jul 09:30 PM
DairyDays of easy water overThe controversial $275 million Ruataniwha water storage scheme in Hawkes Bay is a step closer after the High Court said no appeals had been lodged in the consent process.20 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDDairyAlternative milk suppliers' optimistic outlookUPDATED: A2 milk is forecasting earning to triple in 2016 with sales expected to rise faster than forecast.19 Jul 10:48 PM
DairyDairy futures prices discountedNZX dairy futures prices are trading at a discount to the physical market in the aftermath of a worse-than-expected GDT auction.17 Jul 04:25 AM
DairyJob cuts cap bad day for economyDairy giant Fonterra cut 523 jobs yesterday - in a bid to cut its payroll bill by up to $60 million a year - on a day of bad news for the economy.16 Jul 05:00 PM
DairyFonterra wields the axeHundreds of Fonterra employees and thousands of its farmer-shareholders have been dealt the twin blows of impending job losses and the prospect of a much lower farmgate milk price.16 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDDairyDollar hits 6-year low on dairy jittersThe New Zealand dollar dropped to a six-year low after a surprisingly sharp slump in dairy prices fuelled concerns about the broader economy.16 Jul 09:30 AM
BDBDThe CountryCash rate could go as low as 2pcReserve Bank may take interest rates to a new record low by October.16 Jul 04:06 AM
The CountryFonterra axes 523 jobsChief Theo Spierings admits news unsettling for staff as co-op tries to reduce its payroll bill by up to $60m a year.16 Jul 02:55 AM
OpinionLiam DannCuts won't solve Fonterra's problemsLiam Dann says axing 523 jobs may make financial sense to Fonterra's chiefs but the dairy slump is bigger than that.16 Jul 01:28 AM
The CountryFonterra says payout on the tableFonterra's board will consider its current farm gate milk price forecast for 2015/6 at its next meeting on August 7, a spokesman for the co-operative said.16 Jul 01:20 AM
The CountryKiwi dollar falls as dairy prices plungeDairy prices have plunged in the latest world dairy auction, taking the Kiwi dollar down with it.15 Jul 07:35 PM
DairyFonterra's Chinese partner expects lossFonterra says it is disappointed about a poor first-half result expected by its Chinese infant formula investment, Beingmate Baby & Child.15 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryAgribusiness: Selling the future of farmingDairying is one of a number of industries facing a possible labour shortage.15 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryAgribusiness: Falling dollar softens dairy blow, rewards other exportersAfter years of gains, the New Zealand dollar is finally in retreat.15 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryAgribusiness: Now it's farming by numbersRural rollout will help put an end to the town and country divide, says Vodafone's Russell Stanners.15 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryAgribusiness: Let's have dividend that covers cost of sharesWhitianga dairy farmer Dirk Sieling sees a strong future in the dairy industry.15 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryAgribusiness: New ways to feed the worldCan agriculture save the world before destroying it, asks Steven Carden.15 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryAgribusiness: Fail to plan, plan to failInvestment, innovation and hard work may be wasted if we head in the wrong direction, says Damien O'Connor.15 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryAgribusiness: More than just the sheep's backSheep milk products may become a Holy Grail as the agricultural industry continues to diversify, writes Tim McCready.15 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryAgribusiness: Plan to boost food earningsA $16.65m programme to develop new ways to process food could add $250m a year to NZ's export earnings.15 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryAgribusiness: The value-added approachThree key strategic disciplines will create more product value, writes Hamish Gow.15 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryAgribusiness: Funding scarce for new projectsChallenges faced by a major meat industry player of a previous era in pursuing its branded strategy will sound familiar.15 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryAgribusiness: Some cheers among the dairy doldrumsJamie Gray reviews the roller-coaster year in the primary sector where horticulture, beef and wine have been shining lights.15 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryAgribusiness: Online farm budgeting advice is close at handSome farmers need to get better at budgeting to weather the slow-down in dairying, says David McCall of DairyNZ.15 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryAgribusiness: Improving on the workhorseExperts expect New Zealand farmers to be among the first wave of businesses to benefit from the internet-of-things.15 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryAgribusiness: Dairy makes a positive impression on the countryNew Zealanders' impression of the dairy industry is positive, according to DairyNZ's latest Public Perceptions of Dairy survey.15 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryAgribusiness: Spreadsheets in the cloudTechnology firm Xero is moving in and providing online support for farmers, writes Bill Bennett.15 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryAgribusiness: Farmers look at trimming costsThere may just be a ray of sunshine among the gloom of falling milk prices, writes Glenys Christian.15 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryAgribusiness: New entrants make dent in supplyUpdated figures next month will show how much milk supply has moved away from Fonterra since its formation.15 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryAgribusiness: Livestock chasing $1b goalIt may seem an uphill task but CEO Wayne McNee tells Tamsyn Parker he is pursuing a growth strategy.15 Jul 04:00 PM
