DairyBoost for EU's farms bodes ill for NZ farmersNZ farmers may be in for a more prolonged slump in dairy prices after the EU announced plans to double the amount of skim milk powder it is prepared to buy.15 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Fonterra departee delivers final offeringCOMMENT: Next Wednesday will be another major milestone in the NZ dairy industry. Dairy giant Fonterra will unveil its latest results.15 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryGlobalDairyTrade prices seen improvingFutures market pricing suggests tomorrow morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction will be flat to slightly better.15 Mar 01:05 AM
DairyFarmers discuss slump optionsFederated Farmers and Dairy NZ have been holding around the country aimed at helping farmers, particularly sharemilkers, through the downturn.14 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionLarry Williams: Politicians shouldn't meddle in dairy affairsCOMMENT: Key says that around 10 per cent of dairy farmers could be forced off their land. I think Key's numbers are on the low side, writes Larry Williams.14 Mar 02:37 AM
The CountrySynlait may need new capital investmentThe South Island dairy processor will need to consider investing in expansion given the rapid growth of A2, analysts say.13 Mar 06:47 PM
DairyFarmers won't be getting bailoutBill English has ruled out a bailout for struggling dairy farmers after Andrew Little said the Govt should consider emergency relief similar to droughts.13 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Dairy industry in race to ruinCOMMENT: How about you borrow $30 billion to invest in something that produces a commodity that swings in price by more than 50% over a 2 year cycle?12 Mar 04:00 PM
DairySuppliers fight back over payment termsFonterra has scored an own goal in extending payment terms for suppliers because some frustrated companies are secretly hiking their prices.11 Mar 04:00 PM
DairyTowns feeling farmer distressNorthland farm supplier Grant Whyte says the drop in dairy prices has been impossible to miss.11 Mar 04:00 PM
DairyDairy farming survival of the fittestBank analyst has confidence in the sector's ability to adapt but says that some of those ill-prepared for the downturn will go to the wall.11 Mar 04:00 PM
DairyFonterra's Leyland resignsFonterra said a member of its management team, Maury Leyland, has resigned for personal reasons, effective from March 31.11 Mar 12:30 AM
DairyHas Fonterra got its strategy wrong?WATCH: On the latest extra episode of The Economy Hub, guest panelists Brian Gaynor and Fran O'Sullivan discuss Fonterra.10 Mar 11:30 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Dairy farmers forget past lessonsThe long-term outlook for the dairy sector is strong, but the immediate future is highly concerning, says Mark Lister.10 Mar 01:20 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Key faces more colds as farming sneezesIt was an ominous sign when Prime Minister John Key wandered into his weekly post-Cabinet press conference and announced, "I've got a bit of a head cold."10 Mar 12:24 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Questions get even harder for milk giantIt is incomprehensible Fonterra's board could have persistently got it so wrong.08 Mar 07:30 PM
The CountrySupport crucial for diary farmersSharemilkers and young people are leaving the industry as pay opportunities worsen.08 Mar 06:56 PM
The CountryFonterra remains sound, says CFOFonterra says it remains financially sound, despite high debt levels.08 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryFonterra cut bitter pill for farmersThe kiwi dollar has dropped this morning after Fonterra cut its farmer payout for the second time this year.07 Mar 08:30 PM
DairyLandcorp scales back dairy conversion planPlans for former forestry land near Wairakei into 39 dairy farms have been scaled back.06 Mar 08:50 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Dairy a rare downer in solid six monthsThe NZX reporting season clearly demonstrates that the domestic corporate sector is in good shape, writes Brian Gaynor.04 Mar 04:00 PM
DairyThe rise and rise of A2 milkAmid hard times in the dairy industry, one company has found a winning formula. What's the secret and can it last?03 Mar 04:00 PM
DairyNew HQ too flash for Fonterra?Global diary giant Fonterra is moving into what could be the smartest new building in Auckland, but as farmers slash costs the move has been criticised as unjustifiable.03 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy lift offers spark of hopeEmbattled dairy farmers were offered a glimmer of hope when world prices firmed for the first time this year.02 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryWhat the dairy price rise means for farmersRise of 1.4 per cent ends a four-sale losing streak.01 Mar 05:54 PM
The CountryDairy prices back on the riseModest 1.4 per cent gain an end to four-sale losing streak.01 Mar 05:06 PM
BDBDDairyWeaker dairy hits terms of tradeNew Zealand's terms of trade declined in the fourth quarter as weaker prices for dairy and meat saw export prices falling more than import prices.01 Mar 04:00 PM
