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Fonterra plans to close Kaikoura cheese factory

New Zealand's largest dairy cooperative is planning to close its cheese plant in the South Island town of Kaikoura.

What's so special about A2 milk?

Founded in 2000 by a Kiwi scientist and a multimillionaire farm owner, a2 Milk's market value has more than tripled to NZ$1.2 billion over the past year.

Not enough competition for dairy deregulation

A big Commerce Commission report has found there's not enough competition to justify any deregulation of New Zealand's dairy sector.

Dairy rally could be 3 years away

A recovery in the dairy sector could be two or three years away while low oil prices continue to weigh on the market, says a US industry leader.

Welcome rain clouds issues for economy

Thank heavens for the rain. The warm, wet summer has been fantastic for growing grass, and our farmers needed that.

Brian Gaynor: NZ's dairy giant deeper in debt

Fonterra's total borrowings now more than $7.5 billion, writes Brian Gaynor.

Fonterra - structure fit for the future?

As farmers face the prospect of even lower prices, they are being asked whether the dairy giant's governance needs revision, writes Jamie Gray.

Westland Milk's Quin resigns as CEO

Hokitika-based Westland Milk Products chief executive Rod Quin has given notice of his resignation after seven years in the job.

House prices, dairy slump threat to NZ banks

House prices rising and no recovery in dairy prices both pose threats to New Zealand banks, Standard & Poor says.

Further tumble in dairy prices expected

Dairy prices are expected to weaken again by up to 10 per cent at this week's global dairy auction as market continues to suffer from over-production.

Fran O'Sullivan: Time for serious rethink on dairy

It is time for the industry and the politicians to take off their rose-tinted glasses and do some hard-thinking about our major goods export industry, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

TPP fresh chapter in a proud history

For the primary sector the TPP confers boundless opportunities not only for agriculture but for future generations of New Zealanders and their prosperity, writes William Rolleston.

Commodity weakness sees stocks dip

New Zealand shares fell as weaker commodity prices weighed on equities in countries dependent on exports of raw materials.

Dark days for dairy farmers

Fonterra's latest farmgate milk price forecast is already under downward pressure after dairy prices fell for the third time in a row at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction.

Futures market tips big fall in dairy prices

Dairy farmers are bracing themselves for still more falls in product prices at tomorrow's Global Dairy Trade auction.

$980m Fonterra botulism case kicks off

Fonterra's multi-million dollar stoush with food giant Danone is due to be fought behind closed doors in Singapore next week

Fonterra to review governance structure

Fonterra posed the question of whether a board stacked with farmers has the right skills to drive a global business.

Synlait cuts milk price forecast

Synlait Milk has revised its forecast milk price for the 2015 / 2016 season from $5.00 per kilogram to $4.20.