BDBDThe CountryMilk production to boost economy by $1.8bAgriHQ forecasts increased milk production and a higher forecast payout to dairy farmers will bolster the economy.09 Jun 11:26 PM
DairyDanone pins loss on ongoing fallout from Fonterra botulism scareDanone Nutricia, the French-owned infant formula maker, has reported a full-year loss it attributes to the continuing effects of the Fonterra Co-operative Group's botulism scare in August 2013.09 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDDairyDanone Nutricia blames Fonterra for lossDanone Nutricia has reported a full-year loss it attributes to ongoing fallout from the Fonterra botulism scare in 2013.09 Jun 03:00 AM
DairySynlait picks prices to rise next yearRakaia-based Synlait Milk has issued a low farmgate milk price for the current season but managing director John Penno says he expects prices to start improving by early next year.08 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDDairyPrimary sector leads trade contractionNew Zealand's wholesale trade shrank in the first three months of the year with a decline in goods derived from the primary sector leading the contraction.08 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDDairyFonterra coy on management reviewIs global consulting firm McKinsey reviewing management at Fonterra? Seems so, though Fonterra won't confirm it.08 Jun 12:10 AM
DairyLochinver purchase stallsThe sale of Lochinver station to Chinese interests spearheaded by Shanghai Pengxin reignited concerns about farm sales to foreigners during the election campaign.07 Jun 05:00 PM
DairyRecord number of cows culledMore than 52,000 dairy cows have been slaughtered in a week - the highest rate ever recorded.06 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryLow milk prices risk to banksTwo successive years of low milk prices will increase pressure on the asset quality of New Zealand banks, says ratings agency Fitch.05 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountrySixth drop in a row for dairy pricesThe yawning gap between supply and demand once again made its presence felt at the latest GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction.03 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDDairyCommodity prices fall again in MayThe ANZ Commodity Price Index for May fell by 4.7pc, following April's 7.4 per cent decline.03 Jun 01:40 AM
The CountryDairy Auction: Sixth successive declineInternational dairy prices continued to fall as the market struggles to recover from a supply/demand imbalance and subdued demand from China.02 Jun 05:40 PM
DairyChief confident prices will reboundThe next eight months will be lean for dairy farmers but Rabobank NZ chief Ben Russell says he is confident the downturn will be cyclical and one most farmers can cope with.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: IPO puts spotlight on Aussie dairy sectorTrust set-up raises issue of whether farmer shareholder and external investor interests in Fonterra are fully aligned.29 May 05:00 PM
DairyOnline Anchor ad says all lack calciumAn apology after an online Anchor promotion told everyone they needed more calcium.28 May 11:50 PM
DairyFarmer income set to fall by $150,000Next season's average farmer income will drop by $150,000 based on Fonterra's $5.25 per kg forecast, says DairyNZ.28 May 05:00 PM
DairyFarmers face another tough yearDairy farmers face two successive years of below-break-even payouts after Fonterra issued its forecast for 2015/16 yesterday.28 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra cuts payout forecastFonterra's cut its payout forecast by 10c to $4.40 a kilo of milk solids and says it expects to pay out $5.25 a kilo for next season.27 May 09:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanChanges in dairy call for a responseFran O'Sullivan asks, when is enough enough when it comes to Chinese investment in the New Zealand dairy sector?27 May 09:27 PM
DairyDairy weighs on trade balanceA slump in dairy exports weighed on the trade balance last month.26 May 05:00 PM
The CountryCrunch time for dairy farmersIt's crunch time for dairy farmers this week when Fonterra releases its farmgate milk price forecast for the coming 2015/16 season.25 May 05:00 PM
DairyNew term for undiplomatic behaviourTrade Minister Tim Groser said he was not aware his last name had been turned into a verb: "Grossing".20 May 04:26 AM
BDBDThe CountryWorld dairy prices dip 2.2pcThere's been another fall in world dairy prices, with the GDT index down to its lowest level since August 2009.19 May 07:10 PM
The CountryFarm prices up despite dairy price dropFarm prices have continued to rise, despite the near halving of milk prices over the past year, according to Real Estate Institute of New Zealand data.18 May 05:00 PM
The CountryDairy prices tipped to bottom out at auctionThe last GlobalDairyTrade auction for the season is tomorrow and dairy analysts say indications are that prices may be about to bottom out.18 May 05:00 PM
The CountryBudget: Farming leader wants tax helpFarmers don't expect special treatment from this year's Budget, but some recognition of the impact that the drought has had on farm finances would be a welcome move.18 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFarm prices still rising despite milk price slumpFarm prices have continued to rise, despite the near halving of milk prices over the last year, according to REINZ.18 May 03:20 AM
DairyFonterra told to step up to plateFonterra's strategy has to start delivering or its market share will shrink further, says Federated Farmers Otago dairy chairman Stephen Crawford.17 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmers may not get July paymentFonterra farmers have been tipped to go without a "retro" payment in July as the co-operative rebalances.15 May 05:00 PM
