The CountryMilk plant ground brokenThe ground has been broken at the site of a new milk powder factory near Gore, although a company is yet to be contracted to build 07 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryAndrew Hoggard on the GDTA - 'Don't get too excited by one result'Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Andrew Hoggard caught up with Dom George to talk all things dairy.05 Oct 10:30 PM
The CountryGDT fall as dairy 'catches breath'Dairy prices have registered their first fall in the headline GlobalDairyTrade index since July, following a price surge over the 05 Oct 09:34 PM
The CountryDairy hub to address sector's specific challengesTwo adjoining sheep and beef farms near Invercargill will be converted to dairying this season to create the Southern Dairy Hub. The 05 Oct 02:30 AM
The CountryNathan Penny on the latest GDT auctionASB Rural Economist Nathan Penny talks the highs and lows of the dairy industry with Dom George.05 Oct 01:46 AM
The CountryFonterra Chairman John Wilson - we expect prices to 'bounce around'The Fonterra Chairman talks GDT results, the Governance vote and...cocaine??05 Oct 12:27 AM
BDBDThe CountryMilk price falls 3pc at GDT auctionThe decline is the first in five auctions.04 Oct 05:45 PM
The CountryTatua Dairy's success - a lesson for Fonterra?Tatua Dairy's CEO Paul McGilvary talks about the co-operative's payout for the 2015/16 season.30 Sep 12:52 AM
BDBDThe CountryWestland Milk to build infant formula plantWestland Milk joins Hong Kong-listed Ausnutria Dairy to build a new infant formula plant operating under the Pure Nutrition moniker.29 Sep 09:33 PM
The CountryThings are looking up for Fonterra says Mark RobinsonPositive vibes in the dairy industry?29 Sep 08:56 PM
The CountryRabobank forecasts $6/kg milk priceRural lending specialist Rabobank expects farmgate milk prices to lift towards the low $6.00 per kg mark, up from its previous forecast 29 Sep 03:56 AM
The CountryRabobank's positive Dairy Quarterly Report with Emma HigginsRabobank dairy analyst Emma Higgins reviews the bank's latest Dairy Quarterly Report and makes a stunning $6 call for the 2016-17 season.29 Sep 01:11 AM
The Country'Blow out' in trade deficitA slump in dairy and beef exports and higher than expected imports have left a $1.26 billion trade deficit...26 Sep 08:02 PM
BDBDThe CountryEuro farmers scale back milk productionEuropean farmers scaled back their milk production in June, the first time they've done so since March 2015, Fonterra Cooperative 26 Sep 02:08 AM
BDBDThe CountryDairy, meat exports dropNew Zealand's trade deficit widened to the biggest monthly gap since September 2014 as dairy and meat exports slumped in August. The 25 Sep 11:20 PM
The CountryStrong kiwi continues to take the gloss offThe ongoing strength of the New Zealand dollar continues to undermine most agricultural exporters in general.25 Sep 10:20 PM
The CountryDon Carson - Silver Fern Farms deal 'isn't particularly good'Our freelance rural commentator comments on Silver Fern Farms, Fonterra, global warming and teaching townies to grow veges.23 Sep 01:48 AM
The CountryDr Tim Mackle's dairy round-upDairyNZ Chief Executive Dr Tim Mackle caught up with The Country Early Edition's Dom George to review the week in dairy. Like many 22 Sep 10:19 PM
BDBDThe CountryNZX milk futures fall from record after GDTNew Zealand milk price futures have fallen in the wake of the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.22 Sep 03:04 AM
The CountryJohn Wilson - a pay rise for Theo?Does good news for Fonterra mean good news for Theo? Jamie Mackay asks John Wilson the tricky questions...22 Sep 02:14 AM
The CountryMilk price forecast raised past break-evenThe raised milk price forecast of $5.25 per kilo of milksolids is past the estimated break-even and will be good news for farmers.20 Sep 08:48 PM
The CountryDairy prices post slight gain at auctionThe 1.7 per cent gain at the latest GlobalDairyTrade was well short of market expectations.20 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryDairy farmers must ask their leaders 'what is going to change?'Ben Russell the Head of Rural Banking for Heartland Bank asks whether farmers should be asking hard questions of their milk processors.20 Sep 02:34 AM
The CountrySynlait planning $300 million capexListed dairy company Synlait is planning to spend about $300million in capital expenditure during the next three years...19 Sep 11:39 PM
The CountryCollection as usual after silo collapseThe majority of Fonterra's Edendale plant was back in operation and milk collections were back to normal.19 Sep 11:27 PM
The Country4.4 million-litre boost from Lichfield dryerFonterra has commissioned a new $360million dryer at its Lichfield site in South Waikato, boosting daily milk processing capacity by more than 4million litres.18 Sep 11:15 PM
The CountryFarmers forced to dump milkAbout 100 farmers in Otago and Southland were forced to dump milk over the weekend in the aftermath of the milk silo collapse at Fonterra's Edendale site.18 Sep 10:36 PM
The CountryWarning for dairy farmersDairy farmers are being warned to keep their employment agreements and time records up to date. The Labour Inspectorate has launched 16 Sep 01:45 AM
The CountryTime to review your calving date?With calving almost over and mating on the horizon it's time to have a review of one of the most significant decisions you will make 15 Sep 07:30 PM
The CountryBest genes pay off, study showsPreliminary findings from a five-year study on the use of quality beef sires has confirmed the potential benefits to dairy farmers 15 Sep 04:30 AM
The CountryMaking the most of 'money months'DairyNZ's Tactics for Spring events kicked off on the Hauraki Plains last week, aimed at helping farmers manage their pasture during 15 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryTourism, dairy good for deficitNew Zealand's current account deficit is expected to continue gently narrowing as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP), thanks 15 Sep 02:00 AM
The CountryMilk price rise 'not enough'Last month's 50c lift to Fonterra's milk price is good news but Rangitikei dairy farmer Greg Maughan says he isn't out of the woods 15 Sep 01:30 AM
The CountrySupport rural women on councilsDairy Women's Network is urging voters to support rural women to represent them as election season arrives. Now is the time to ensure 12 Sep 04:30 AM
