BDBDThe CountryGlobal dairy prices fallDairy prices fell at the Global Dairy Trade auction overnight.03 May 05:22 PM
The CountrySide event chance to connectAttend the South Island Dairy Event 2016 in Invercargill and invest in yourself and your business.02 May 02:44 AM
The CountryReport: Farmers' salaries are growingDry stock farmers' salaries have grown strongly in the past year, according to Federated Farmers and Rabobank's 2015-16 employee remuneration report.02 May 02:33 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: 'Free' water worth more to us than milkCOMMENT: NZ's not going to run short of water any time soon because of a growing taste in China for the stuff.27 Apr 07:49 AM
DairyTrust drives A2's China growthNew research has shed light on potential factors driving A2 Milk's stellar sales growth in the booming yet fickle Chinese infant formula trade.26 Apr 05:00 PM
Dairy24-hour dairy trading site set to launchGlobal Dairy Trade says it will offer a complementary online trading platform for buyers and sellers looking to deal in smaller volumes from June.26 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyOverworked farmers awarded $22kWorkers weren't allowed time off, including a pregnant woman who was told she'd be laid off if she took maternity leave.25 Apr 11:30 PM
DairyMilk price contract's prospects look goodNZX's milk price contract due for launch next month stands a good chance of success, despite the failure of most futures contracts.24 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryYashili launches formula brand in NZThe Chinese dairy producer will soon be selling infant formula on NZ supermarket shelves.21 Apr 12:20 AM
Dairy'Beacon of hope' for NZ dairy industrySignals that New Zealand could secure a better deal on its Free Trade Agreement with China is a "beacon of hope" for our dairy industry, said the head of an export association.20 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyDairy rise drives up kiwiThe New Zealand dollar surged to a fresh 10-month high above US70c yesterday as dairy prices rose further than expected.20 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyMilk powder prices jump at auctionDairy prices continued to firm at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, with the GDT price index gaining 3.8 per cent driven mostly by a big gain in whole milk powder prices.19 Apr 08:30 PM
The CountryDepressed milk price brings farm values downLow milk prices continued to weigh on dairy farm prices in the first three months of the year, according to data from the Real Estate Institute of NZ.18 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryDairy suppliers leaving FonterraFonterra has continued to lose farmers to its competitors, based on latest production data.17 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra unveils plan to cut board sizeFonterra's first draft of suggested changes to its governance structure recommends the board's size be cut from 13 to 11.13 Apr 11:50 PM
DairyMcClay: Govt assessing China's new online goods taxTrade Minister Todd McClay says the Government is assessing the implications of recent regulatory changes in China's cross border e-commerce market.13 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyFonterra puts spotlight on board make-upFonterra's first draft of its recommendations on the size and makeup of its board will be made public tomorrow.12 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyUS-based expert bullish on dairyNZX's planned new milk price futures contract can help bring stability to a dairy sector being hit by low returns, says visiting specialist Brian Rice.11 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyRabobank tips dairy prices to improveWorld dairy production is slowing, which should push up prices in 2017, rural lending specialist Rabobank said in its quarterly outlook.07 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyInstitute makes case for independent directors on farm boardsThe Institute of Directors has made a case for adding independent directors to the boards of farming company operations.07 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryMilk price hedge passes final hurdlesFarmers will have the opportunity to hedge their bets on the farmgate milk price when the NZX launches a milk price futures contract next month.06 Apr 07:58 PM
The CountryDollar's gain offsets dairy risePrice increase welcome, but analyst sees little prospect for a strong recovery soon.06 Apr 07:41 PM
BDBDThe CountryNZX plans to offer milk price futuresNZX, the financial markets operator, is developing a new market offering New Zealand dairy farmers a way to lessen the risk of volatile milk prices.05 Apr 09:29 PM
BDBDDairyDairy prices rise for second time this year"Pleasant surprise" at global dairy auction.05 Apr 06:20 PM
DairyMinister: Dairy prospects soundPrimary Industries Minister Nathan Guy gave a group of Waikato farmers a pep talk yesterday.05 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDDairyCould cash-strapped farmers sell shares?Fonterra could let farmer shareholders sell shares based on annual milk production to reduce debt, analysts say.05 Apr 02:19 AM
DairyNZX poised to announce milk futures contractThe NZX is expected to announce plans for a new milk futures contract tomorrow, which will be aimed at picking up where Fonterra's controversial guaranteed milk price scheme left off.04 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyDairy prices tipped to drop againStrengthening NZ dollar, increased output from Europe and reduced imports from China add to poor outlook.03 Apr 05:00 PM
Dairy1080 fallout harmed more than just FonterraFonterra stole the show during last month's sentencing of 1080 blackmailer Jeremy Kerr.01 Apr 04:00 PM
DairyFitch Ratings: European milk production to delay price recoveryFitch Ratings said growth in European milk production will further delay a recovery in global milk prices beyond 2016.01 Apr 01:52 AM
OpinionSandra Kyle, Lynley Tulloch: Dairy downturn chance to changeNew Zealand can become a new land with different farming objectives such as cropping, argue Sandra Kyle and Lynley Tulloch.01 Apr 12:23 AM
DairySynlait soars on formulaSynlait Milk said it was on track towards racking up its most profitable year ever after a big increase in infant formula sales drove its first-half earnings sharply higher.31 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy downturn knocks farmers' confidenceNew Zealand's rural confidence is close to its lowest point in 10 years, Rabobank said.31 Mar 04:00 PM
