Dairy news

Liam Dann: ‘Perfect storm’ for flat whites - what surging food prices mean for the economy
Butter, cheese, coffee...do rising food prices signal the return of high inflation?

Stock Takes: 'Unlikely to impact' - analyst downplays Fonterra-Bega legal dispute
Analyst says risks in Fonterra-Bega legal tangle have been overstated.

For the history books: Back-to-back $10 NZ milk price seasons?
ANZ has upgraded its milk price forecasts.

Spilled milk: Fonterra tanker rolls in Arapuni
The road is blocked. One person received minor injuries.

Gap between people and sheep rapidly closing in NZ
There are now about 4.5 sheep to every person in New Zealand; there used to be 22.

'Confronting': Contract milkers' survey reveals financial, mental health issues
Sharefarming Consultants, which took the survey, said the results were “disappointing".

Fonterra to appeal decision on Bega Cheese
The court has previously ruled it did not have jurisdiction to make a decision.

Opinion: How research and science are adding value for New Zealand dairy
Sponsored content: Head of Science Nicholas Lyons on how DairyNZ supports farmers.

Stock Takes: Rain not enough to stop dry weather from hurting NZ power company earnings
Mercury, Meridian and Manawa are likely to be hit hardest by the earlier drought.

Rethinking NZ's meat and dairy brand - Dr Jacqueline Rowarth
Opinion: Brands are brands because they have a history and reputation.

How Indonesia's school milk programme could spur NZ dairy growth
The school milk programme aims to provide milk to 60 million students daily by 2029.

How much is a Holstein dairy cow worth in Taranaki?
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson’s Andrew Gibson on the Taranaki livestock market.

First-time entrants win Waikato dairy award
They manage a 262ha, 1090-cow farm as equity partners and contract milkers.

Pink pineapples, cancer and farming: Liberal new genetics laws on the way for NZ
All you need to know about the Gene Technology Bill that is before Parliament.

Synlait returns to profit, beats forecast
Synlait has beaten its first-half earnings forecast after going into the red last year.

Once-a-day milking a winning choice for King Country couple
OAD milking move made in the 2023-24 season as costs were getting 'out of control'.

New investors for Spring Sheep Milk Co
Spring Sheep has 16 suppliers, mainly based in Waikato.