Dairy news
Market close: Dairy helps drive NZ stocks higher
NZ stocks close almost one percent higher after a late buying surge.
Why Fonterra’s latest outlook means big gains for dairy farmers
Fonterra raised its 2025 earnings guidance to 55-75 cents per share.
Stuart Neill wins Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Judges said Pukatea Dairy Farms chooses to do the right thing, rather than the easy thing.
Stock Takes: 25% tariffs loom leaving NZ market uneasy as trade uncertainties grow
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare under pressure as analyst forecasts $100m in additional costs.
Will NZ farmgate milk prices hold?
Expectations of a $10/kg-plus milk price remain in place despite weak dairy auction.
Another slip in the global dairy trade auction
This follows a 0.6% decline from the previous event two weeks ago.
Why US dairy exporters should fear NZ in China demand slump
The US Dairy Export Council is flagging more Downunder competition in important markets.
John Deere a family affair for this dairy farmer
Reece Houghton's father Neil collected and meticulously restored vintage John Deeres.
Fonterra says full-year earnings will be in ‘upper half’ of range
It has a 40c to 60c per share guidance range.
Farmer confidence jumps to 10-year high - Feds
Feds president Wayne Langford has noticed a “significant shift” in the mood of rural NZ.
Fonterra still looking at trade sale and IPO options
Fonterra has chosen a corporate brand for the entity if IPO goes ahead.
Thousands of farmers to earn cash for their climate efforts
Fonterra estimates more than 5000 farms will be eligible for a bonus next season.
Why farmers are using magnets to protect cows
Hardware disease is caused by cows accidentally ingesting metal fragments while grazing.
'Engagement is the key': Tracy Brown's vision for DairyNZ
Tracy Brown wants the organisation to become “more connected and in tune” with farmers.
Will a $10/kg milk price hinder Fonterra’s plan to sell consumer business?
Fonterra's prices might be going up to $10 a kilo at the farm gate.
Raw horsepower on display
Clydesdale wagon rides are among the many attractions at the Te Puke A&P Show.
Whole milk jumps 4.1% in latest GDT auction
More good news for farmers with another strong Global Dairy Trade event.
Fonterra urges Canada to 'play by the rules' in dairy trade dispute
NZ has taken issue with "artificially” low-priced Canadian dairy protein exports.
Whole milk powder up 5% in latest GDT auction
The second event of the calendar year follows a 1.4% fall two weeks ago.
Dairy farmers forecast to get $4 billion boost from 'dream combo' of factors
December saw the highest milk solids collected for the month since December 2020.
Opinion: Dairy is NZ’s perennial performer - DairyNZ chair Tracy Brown
Sponsored content: Opinion - dairy's future is bright, with an exciting path forward.
Fonterra converting two coal boilers to reduce emissions
Dairy giant Fonterra's $64 million project to convert two coal boilers to wood pellets.
DairyNZ chief executive Campbell Parker wraps up a big year for the sector
Sponsored content: DairyNZ CEO on the best of 2024.