The CountryTop quality Holstein Friesian genetics heading SouthSeven established studs had dispersal sales of “prominent and proven” herds.15 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryChina will pick up towards end of 2023, Fonterra CEO saysMiles Hurrell said the market had some rebalancing of inventory to go through.14 Jun 05:24 AM
The CountryHow Adrian Frei stays 'passionate-as' about dairy farming"I call it, the gentleman’s farming system.”14 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAuditing watchdog to hear charges against accountants accused of breaching code of ethics on Fonterra accountsA former Fonterra director made the complaint to the Financial Markets Authority in 2019.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra spends US$10m on US biotech stakeFonterra has taken a small stake in US biotech company Pendulum.09 Jun 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMixed note for dairy prices to start new seasonWhole milk powder prices dropped at the first GDT auction for the 2023/24 season.07 Jun 05:31 AM
The CountryGDT: Prices fall in first event of the seasonThe first GDT auction for the new season has left a sour taste in farmers’ mouths.07 Jun 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySynlait, a2 shares jump on China regulator clearanceAt last, some good news for the embattled dairy company.06 Jun 01:30 AM
The Country'Time was right': Dairy farmers switch from cows to kiwifruitOwen and Cathy Copinga close a chapter of 21 years of dairy farming in Western Southland.02 Jun 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySynlait puts Dairyworks, Talbot up for sale to pay down debtThe company's share price has come under downward pressure this year.02 Jun 03:41 AM
The CountryMoving Day, for some, means moving islandsThe Bells hauled all their farm equipment and belongings on a 20-hour road and ferry trip.01 Jun 08:44 PM
The CountryDairy farm trials technology to reduce methane from effluent pondsCraigmore Sustainables is the first commercial dairy farm in NZ to use EcoPond.31 May 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryA 2023/24 milk price of $8/kg will be a pinch for farmersFonterra's "mid-point" forecast of $8/kg will be close to break-even for farmers.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDamien O’Connor: Free trade deal with UK is ‘gold standard’Opinion: 'Historic deal secured during a time of increasing protectionism abroad.'30 May 07:00 PM
The CountryReusable milk keg 'The Udder Way' to enjoy a morning coffeeThe Udder Way kegs hold 18L of milk, have an 8-year lifespan and are recyclable.29 May 11:49 PM
The Country‘I hope you’ve got a decent lawyer’: Dairy farm row ends in employment disputeThe farm employee admitted to baiting his boss, but he was sacked unlawfully.29 May 07:00 AM
The CountryFonterra issues $8.00/kg milk price for 2024, lifts Q3 profitFonterra has revised its milk price forecast for 2023 and set a modest forecast for 2024.24 May 09:47 PM
The CountryFonterra: $100m in carbon credit costs could help pay for clean energyFonterra says it will be a decade before it will abandon coal altogether.24 May 05:00 AM
The Country'Hits home for me': Scott McLaughlin slams Indy500 protestA billboard near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been slammed by the Kiwi.24 May 12:22 AM
The CountryFamily and friends help Rangiora dairy studCouple team up with their families to carry on a well-established Holstein Friesian stud.16 May 09:03 PM
The CountryTenant evicted from farm shed shared with landlord gets $1300Dairy worker who denied owner access to farm shed turfed out; awarded compensation.16 May 07:00 AM
The CountryTaranaki couple win NZ Share Farmer of the Year awardThe Gobles impressed judges with the strength of their partnership.15 May 01:32 AM
The CountryWaikato farmer wins regional dairy women's awardRachel Usmar is the DWN's Regional Leader of the Year 2023.09 May 09:25 PM
The CountryA2 Milk makes sweeping changes to US, Mataura Valley teamA2 Milk has unveiled staff changes to its top management team.09 May 05:22 AM
The CountryOur Treasures: Butter's journey from peasant food to popular stapleButter rose in prominence through the Middle Ages despite being considered peasant's food.05 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFormer Young Farmer of the Year entrant left 29 cows to die of starvationWhile he was not disqualified from farming, he was fined $32,500.04 May 05:55 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRBNZ says falling dairy prices, rising costs, are eating into farm profitsIncreasing farm debt servicing costs also singled out as a concern.03 May 05:25 AM
The CountryPrices up 2.5 pc in latest GDTWhole milk powder rose an impressive 5 per cent and skim milk powder was up 1.5 per cent.02 May 10:00 PM
The Country'Honoured': Mid-Canterbury farmer up for Dairy Woman of the YearRebecca Miller is in an equity and share-farming business in two farms near Ashburton.26 Apr 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySynlait shares tumble as it slashes net profit guidanceThe firm also reduced its forecast base milk price for the 2022-23 season.26 Apr 02:52 AM
The CountryFernside dairy farmer maintains milk production with fewer cowsJulie Bradshaw has been using genomic information to decide which animals to retain.26 Apr 01:46 AM
The CountryWestland to invest $70m at Hokitika factoryWestland to invest $70m to expand its manufacturing of dairy protein lactoferrin.25 Apr 10:38 PM
The CountryEnvironment supremo highlights work at field dayPoplar Partnership is a large dairy farm in Horowhenua.24 Apr 12:41 AM
The CountryFonterra receives $2.5million boost for Hautapu siteThe co-op will move to a more carbon-friendly heat option.23 Apr 03:26 AM