BDBDThe CountryWhole milk powder set to fall at GDTThe price of whole milk powder, New Zealand's key commodity export, is likely to decline on the GlobalDairyTrade platform overnight.07 Feb 02:28 AM
The CountryASB report anticipates brighter timesMost dairy farmers' bank accounts will be "back in the black'' this season as they look forward to brighter times in 2017. ASB's 06 Feb 11:30 PM
The CountryShakeup for infant formulaThe infant formula world has taken notice of an announcement from Reckitt Benckiser that it was in talks to take over America's Mead Johnson Nutrition.02 Feb 09:51 PM
The CountryTop NZ CEO warns of trade barriersFonterra CEO Theo Spierings says a resurgence of nationalism around the world will bring uncertainty and protectionism threatens trade.02 Feb 05:09 PM
The CountryJob losses loom at Westland MilkNew Zealand's second biggest dairy co-operative after Fonterra, said staff redundancies were likely after the completion of a review.01 Feb 02:16 AM
The CountryDairy returning to Dannevirke A&P ShowAfter an absence of at least a decade from Dannevirke's A&P Show, dairy is returning in 2017. Interest generated in the recent Manawatu 29 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryForum focused on positive changeThe opportunity to participate in a dairy leaders' environmental forum in Wellington was an amazing experience, says Dannevirke dairy 29 Jan 10:00 PM
The Country5000 cows set to be shipped to ChinaA livestock carrier owned by a Saudi businessman is on its way to New Zealand to collect more than 5000 dairy cows and take them to 26 Jan 11:40 PM
The CountryFonterra moves to reassure shareholdersFonterra Cooperative Group has sought to reassure shareholders after its Chinese partner Beingmate Baby and Child Food Co slashed 25 Jan 10:30 PM
The CountryThe value of scholarly adviceWaikato farm consultant Stacey Belton has some valuable skills for farmers facing tighter timelines around increasingly strict nutrient 25 Jan 09:30 PM
The CountryFonterra still confident in ChinaFonterra is confident in its China strategy despite Beingmate Baby & Child saying losses for 2016 will be about double the previous forecast.25 Jan 05:43 PM
The CountryGE cow's offspring show 'super-milk' potentialKiwi scientists have taken another step toward a potential future of genetically-altered, hypo-allergenic, high-protein milk.23 Jan 10:54 PM
The CountryRabo predicts less milk, higher pricesReduced milk supply out of key dairy export regions - including New Zealand - will fuel further dairy price increases in the early 23 Jan 01:30 AM
The CountryGareth Morgan's 'abuser pays' policyGareth Morgan's new political party has released a key environmental policy - and some dairy farmers are in his sights.19 Jan 03:52 AM
The CountryDairy prices up slightlyThis week's GlobalDairyTrade auction prices increased 0.6%, in a lacklustre start to the year. Whole milk powder prices were down 19 Jan 02:00 AM
The CountryNew pond prevents boggy soilsThe effluent pond installed on a Marton dairy unit last week has been a high priority for the pair who bought the farm 3 years ago. Headed 19 Jan 12:00 AM
The CountryEducation: Grass is greener for AlanSwitching from teaching to farming was a big move for Alan Syme, but one made far easier by his decision to complete a diploma in 18 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryListen: Fix or float? Cameron Bagrie investigatesANZ's chief economist comments on last night's GDT auction, the exchange rate, interest rates and whether to fix or float?18 Jan 01:52 AM
The CountryConfidence boost following price riseEconomic confidence is on the rise in New Zealand, with the Whanganui-Manawatu-Taranaki region leading the way. The latest Westpac 17 Jan 09:05 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy product prices riseDairy product prices inched higher at the Global Dairy Trade auction, stemming two consecutive declines.17 Jan 06:15 PM
The CountryWorld turns sour for dairy firm Bellamy'sWhen things go wrong for a company, they usually get worse before they get better - if they ever do get better. So it is with Bellamy's 16 Jan 02:00 AM
The CountryOnline performance tool to help farmersFonterra Co-operative Group and Livestock Improvement Corporation, both farmer-owned co-operatives, are set to launch a new online 16 Jan 12:30 AM
OpinionNiki Bezzant: Does a bit of butter butter better?Butter sales globally are on the rise.14 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryBudget control module focusHelping farm owners, managers, contract milkers and sharemilkers feel in control of their finances is the aim of the game for the 12 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountrySharemilking: Five tips to a better relationshipFor a sharemilking business to thrive, both sharemilkers and farm owners must do their homework before entering a partnership agreement12 Jan 01:00 AM
The CountryGlobal milk production downturn bodes wellThe global downturn in milk production bodes well for New Zealand's dairy farmers for much of 2017 and is increasing the likelihood 12 Jan 12:30 AM
The CountryLeading the way to changeLeading dairy farmers close to Whanganui's heart were part of an invited delegation to benefit from a session with an undeniable master 11 Jan 10:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryInfant formula maker's share nose diveBellamy's Australia shares took a nose dive after it cut its profit forecast for a second time, announced chief executive Laura McBain is leaving the company, and tweaked the terms of its supply contract with Fonterra.11 Jan 04:11 AM
OpinionRachel StewartPut your money where your mouth isCOMMENT: Reliable as clockwork, and right on cue, DairyNZ stepped up to the microphone and shot themselves in the head.10 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: When stinky stuff hits fanCOMMENT: Dairy industry could take a leaf out of Boag's manual and admit to 'casual pollution' of our waterways.10 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy auction price fall not a concernNorthland dairy farmers are not worried at a slight fall in prices at the Global Dairy Trade auction while still holding hopes of 09 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryDairy turmoil shows folly of narrow focusFarming does not get the public attention is deserves these days, until this time of year when any road journey out of the cities 08 Jan 08:07 PM
The CountryHelp needed for pasture projectDairyNZ is on the hunt for Bay of Plenty farmers to help lead a project aimed at boosting profit through better pasture management. As 05 Jan 02:00 AM
The CountryMilk price dip fails to dim outlookDairy prices fell for the second time in a row at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, but analysts say the 3.9 per cent average decline 04 Jan 07:40 PM
