The CountryLactalis, Bega Cheese eye Fonterra consumer assets in competitive raceLactalis is seeking merger clearance to buy Fonterra's businesses in Australia.05 May 05:36 AM
The Country'Very sad': Why boutique dairy company is closing its doors after 15 years'I feel it's a tragedy because the brand is about improving the outcome for the planet.'04 May 11:44 PM
The CountrySolid forecast for agriculture exports, despite tariffsExport prices for agriculture may withstand US tariffs but face rising competition.04 May 09:03 PM
The CountryDairy Woman of Year Jo Sheridan on The CountryChris Brandolino, Jo Sheridan, Jacqueline Rowarth, Shane McManaway, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe.02 May 01:52 AM
The CountryButter blowout: The $12 block hitting your walletEconomist warns prices may keep climbing.02 May 01:40 AM
The CountryAgriZeroNZ boosts funding for methane-reducing cow feedUS start-up Hoofprint Biome aims to lower the climate-warming impact of cow burps.01 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBega Group claims to be left out of Fonterra consumer business saleBillionaire Twiggy Forrest is the largest shareholder of the Aussie dairy company.01 May 10:36 PM
The CountryWaikato's Jo Sheridan is Dairy Woman of the Year 2025'She doesn’t just talk about change; she rolls up her sleeves and makes it happen.'01 May 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Rain not enough to stop dry weather from hurting NZ power company earningsMercury, Meridian and Manawa are likely to be hit hardest by the earlier drought. 01 May 07:00 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthRethinking NZ's meat and dairy brand - Dr Jacqueline RowarthOpinion: Brands are brands because they have a history and reputation.01 May 04:21 PM
The CountryHow Indonesia's school milk programme could spur NZ dairy growthThe school milk programme aims to provide milk to 60 million students daily by 2029.30 Apr 03:56 AM
The Country‘Tough day’: 120 jobs on the line as Fonterra plans closure of Canpac siteFonterra plans to close the Hamilton canning and packaging facility in July.29 Apr 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra says NSW court decision will not change Mainland sale plans Fonterra says plans to divest its global consumer businesses are unchanged. 28 Apr 05:13 AM
The CountrySimmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson's life of legacyAt 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down.28 Apr 02:30 AM
The CountryThe Country: Is NZ heading for more dairy conversions? Phil Duncan, David Seymour, Riley Kennedy, Adam Thomson, Craig Hickman, Bryce McKenzie.28 Apr 01:43 AM
The CountryWhy demand for cottage cheese 'is going nuts'Fonterra has noticed the high-protein, low-calorie dairy food's popularity is on the up.24 Apr 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Who’s lining up to buy Fonterra’s Mainland and how much is it worth? Fonterra's Mainland sale process continues despite a turbulent sharemarket. 16 Apr 09:00 PM
DairyOpinion: Is focusing on low-heritability traits valuable when making breeding decisions?Sponsored content: High-heritability traits like liveweight show faster genetic gains.16 Apr 03:03 AM
The CountryPrices rise 1.6% in latest GDT auctionPrices rose 1.6% in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight.15 Apr 08:37 PM
The CountryTaranaki organic dairy farmer weathering the droughtJanet Fleming milks 320 cows once daily and has diversified by growing botanicals.13 Apr 10:13 PM
The CountryClevedon - where the water buffalo roamRichard and Helen Dorresteyn own and run Clevedon Buffalo Company.13 Apr 09:07 PM
The Country'I enjoy seeing the animals happy': Dairy training a hit with Canterbury teenMatthew Fox, 18, joined the NextGen Dairy Farmers programme after graduating high school.12 Apr 05:02 PM
ListenHow much is a Holstein dairy cow worth in Taranaki?Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson’s Andrew Gibson on the Taranaki livestock market.10 Apr 08:32 PM
The CountryFirst-time entrants win Waikato dairy awardThey manage a 262ha, 1090-cow farm as equity partners and contract milkers.08 Apr 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPink pineapples, cancer and farming: Liberal new genetics laws on the way for NZAll you need to know about the Gene Technology Bill that is before Parliament.08 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryThe Country: Day one at SIDE with Jamie MackayRichard McIntyre, Emma Twigg, Todd Clark, and Mark Dillon.08 Apr 01:34 AM
The CountryCameron Smith wins Otago Southland Young Farmer finalIt was Cameron Smith’s second time competing in the regional final.06 Apr 11:44 PM
The CountryCanterbury farmers ask MPs to cut red tapeMinister Nicola Grigg acknowledged that farmers were 'burdened' by paperwork.06 Apr 11:06 PM
The CountryFood Safety Minister under fire for possible conflict of interestAndrew Hoggard’s sister advised against tougher infant formula standards.04 Apr 07:04 AM
The CountryBrendan Attrill wins Taranaki farm environment awardThird-generation farmer milks 350 cows on 163ha at Huinga, focusing on sustainability.03 Apr 08:05 PM
The CountryHow intense lobbying got ministers to back down on baby formulaNew formula standards aimed to prioritise infant nutrition over profits.02 Apr 10:56 PM
The CountryRaglan dairy farmer wins Waikato farm environment awardDedication to animal welfare and the environment helped Tor Pedersen win.02 Apr 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy prices up 1.1% in latest GDT auctionThe latest dairy auction had mixed results for key products.01 Apr 08:05 PM
The CountryMeet the 2025 Dairy Woman of the Year finalistsFrances Beeston, Jo Sheridan and Lara Sutton are all in the running this year.01 Apr 01:00 AM
