The CountryFernside dairy farmer's passion for genetics pays offFour of Julie Bradshaw's cows have been selected for LIC's breeding programme.26 Jul 08:01 PM
The CountryLabour shortages tipped to hold up bobby calf collectionsDelays at the works mean farmers might have to hang onto bobby calves longer this season.25 Jul 09:30 PM
The CountrySynlait lifts forecast payout 50c/kgMSSynlait on a par with Fonterra in its new forecast of $9.50 a kilogram for dairy payout.19 Jul 11:30 PM
The CountryDairy prices fall 5 per cent in overnight auctionThe 5.0 per cent drop is the third in a row and seventh since March 1.19 Jul 07:23 PM
The CountryNew Zealand's first electric milk tanker launched in MorrinsvilleMilk-E will be based at Fonterra's Waitoa site and operate on battery-swap technology.18 Jul 07:30 PM
The CountryMeet 'Milk-E' - New Zealand's first electric milk tanker'If successful, this project could be replicated across a number of NZ businesses.'18 Jul 04:30 AM
The CountryMiraka seeks 40 new farmer suppliers"We simply can't keep up, our products are in high demand at the moment."13 Jul 12:00 AM
The CountryPlatinum Dairies files four consents for expansionA Southland dairy company has sought consents to expand its operations.11 Jul 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy shortage looms in UK, butter gets security-taggedPrices so high after cavalcade of crises, butter gets security-tagged to prevent theft.10 Jul 09:09 PM
The CountrySouth Canterbury dairy farms sell for more than $70 millionThe Ellis Lea portfolio is one of the country's largest-ever rural transactions.10 Jul 09:00 PM
The CountryDeer milk from southern farm wins global awardPāmu Deer Milk won two prizes at the World Dairy Innovation Awards in Laval, France.07 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'Extremely impressive': Bull with 150k offspring enters 'hall of fame'Waikato's Priests Sierra the latest artificial breeding bull to enter LIC's Hall of Fame.06 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra takes earnings hit in Sri Lanka, operations continuing 'within limits'Fonterra says its operations in Sri Lanka are continuing despite economic challenges.04 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'Culture clash': Did Govt mess up by omitting dairy, meat from EU trade deal?Not everyone is a fan of the free trade agreement with Europe.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDanone NZ beats Fonterra, A2 Milk to US infant formula approvalFrance's Danone has won FDA approval to send NZ made formula to the US.04 Jul 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ's hard sell and painstaking gains in US and EuropeEDITORIAL: It has been Jacinda Ardern's toughest overseas trade mission yet.01 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'Fairly gutted': Dairy, red meat sectors unhappy with EU trade dealB+LNZ and DCANZ disappointed but Trade Minister Damien O'Connor optimistic about deal.01 Jul 02:00 AM
The CountryNational: FTA with EU a 'step forward' but agriculture 'missed opportunity'National's trade spokesman Todd McClay gave the deal a '6 out of 10'.01 Jul 12:30 AM
The CountryNew Zealand wins $1.8b trade deal with EU at eleventh hourThe deal took four years of often torturous negotiations.30 Jun 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMarket close: a2 Milk rises on 'bargain hunting'A lacklustre New Zealand sharemarket cooled its heels on a light trading day.28 Jun 05:43 AM
The CountryASB Bank predicts record $10/kg milk price for 2022/23It would be the first double-digit milk price on record if it comes to pass.22 Jun 05:22 AM
The CountryGolden milk price may drop as costs rise for dairy farmersGloss of two $9-plus payouts for dairy farmers is being robbed by rising farm costs.21 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryGlobal dairy prices dip slightly in latest auctionThe average price at the fortnightly sale dropped 1.3 per cent across the board.21 Jun 09:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Farming groups call for fairer methane reporting and targetsOpinion: Perspective and sound science matter for Govt's response to climate change.21 Jun 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy companies rail against Govt support for Fonterra capital re-jigClaim that Govt is enabling Fonterra to avoid the risk of legal challenge.19 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryChallenging season hinders milking shake-up at Lincoln University Dairy FarmA season plagued by rain has thwarted plans for 10 milkings over seven days trial.14 Jun 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra shares jump after share buyback programme announcedNew Zealand's benchmark index was flat.08 Jun 05:35 AM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra to spend up to $50m to support flagging share priceDairy co-operative plans to buy back its own shares from June 30.07 Jun 10:15 PM
The CountryGlobal dairy prices rise for first time in three monthsPositive auction stemmed a 16 per cent decline in auction prices since the start of March.07 Jun 10:00 PM
The CountryHow dairy farmer Matt Goodwin keeps calm for calvingSponsored content: South Canterbury farmer's top tips for a stress-free calving season.03 Jun 01:45 AM
The CountryExpo to look after today's calf and tomorrow's cowThe expo will give farmers knowledge and advice on calf-rearing season.01 Jun 10:39 AM
The CountryDo chilled out cows produce more milk?"Personality test" for cows may help increase milk production.31 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNorthland dairy farmers cautious despite another bump in dairy forecast priceFonterra announces opening midpoint milk price of $9 per kilo of milk solids.30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMarket close: NZ shares rise on back of soaring a2 MilkThe S&P/NZX 50 Index rose 80 points, or 0.7 per cent.30 May 05:58 AM
