DairyDairy futures point to weak demandFutures pricing is pointing to dairy prices flattening at tomorrow's GlobalDairyTrade auction as the sector continues to grapple with the same issues that held sway last year - oversupply and low....18 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDDairyOpen Country Dairy cuts milk payoutNew Zealand's second largest dairy processor has reduced its milk payout by 30 cents to an average price of between $4.00-$4.30 per kilogramme.18 Jan 04:54 AM
BDBDDairyWeak growth and dairy prices weigh on kiwiThe New Zealand dollar may fall this week on concern about the impact on the local economy of slower Chinese growth, weak dairy prices and low inflation.18 Jan 02:02 AM
BDBDDairyLewis Road Creamery eyes China as potential exportLewis Road Creamery will make a final decision this year whether to export its organic milk into China's Shanghai.13 Jan 09:27 PM
DairyDairy price fall clouds Fonterra forecastWholemilk is down 4.4 per cent at first GDT auction of the year despite volume reductions, and outlook is weak.06 Jan 07:37 PM
OpinionTheresa Gattung: It takes guts to stand up to the issue of animal crueltyTheresa believes it our duty to support suppliers committed to the safe treatment of farm animals.05 Jan 09:40 PM
BDBDDairyDairy product prices post surprise declineDairy product prices unexpectedly slipped in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.05 Jan 06:20 PM
BDBDDairyDairy farmers upbeat despite pinch, survey findsDairy farmers are the most optimistic group in New Zealand's agricultural sector for the coming year, according to a Federated Farmers poll.31 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDDairyDairy farmers most optimistic in agricultural sectorDairy farmers are the most optimistic group in New Zealand's agricultural sector for the coming year, according to a Federated Farmers poll.30 Dec 10:20 PM
DairyWorst PR curveballs of 2015From the flag debate to the outrage surrounding the TPPA, this year the government was at the centre of the country's three biggest PR challenges.28 Dec 11:26 PM
BDBDDairyRecord high for A2 Milk helps lift indexBullish sentiment drives dairy firm's stock up 11.1 per cent on positive day for Nuplex and power companies.23 Dec 06:45 PM
BDBDDairyInvestor confidence in A2 sends shares soaringShares of A2 Milk soared to a record after the milk marketer raised its annual earnings forecast.18 Dec 08:24 PM
DairyMystery as three dozen cows go missingAn Ashburton farm owner is absolutely floored and sickened by the disappearance of three dozen dairy cows from her land.15 Dec 09:45 PM
The CountryDairy prices eke out small gain in last 2015 auctionDairy prices finished the year on a slightly firmer note at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction, the GDT price index gaining by just 1.9 per cent.15 Dec 08:30 PM
BDBDDairyLoan defaults expected in dairy sectorThe Reserve Bank has warned defaults on dairy loans will be likely as cash-flow shortage estimated at $1/kgMS.14 Dec 11:32 PM
DairyHerd selection could provide a leg upGrabbing a bottle of milk from the supermarket was once a simple task.11 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryFonterra holds milk price steadyFonterra has maintained milk price at $4.60 per kilo, but scrapped a farmer support scheme.09 Dec 07:40 PM
DairyEntrepreneur finds smiley solutionJames Coddington wants to solve underemployment, one happy icecream cone at a time.08 Dec 08:33 PM
The CountryFarmgate milk price waiting gamePressure is mounting on Fonterra to cut its farmgate milk price forecast at this week's board meeting, but it's looking like a close call.07 Dec 10:00 PM
The CountryActivists' ad 'grossly irresponsible'Animal welfare group SAFE placed a graphic advertisement to shame NZ's dairy industry in the Guardian newspaper.06 Dec 08:47 PM
Dairy'NZ dairy contaminated with cruelty'A graphic advertisement aimed at shaming New Zealand's dairy industry for its treatment of calves has been put in a leading British newspaper.06 Dec 01:00 AM
DairyTaxpayer funding for A2 benefitsAgResearch has received $1.2 million in taxpayer funding to carry out a study aimed at validating the health benefits alternative dairy firm A2 Milk claims its products provide.02 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionAnne Galloway: Right questions key to progress in dairy debate'Is our dairy industry built on cruelty?" That was the question posed by TVNZ's Sunday programme which broadcast evidence covertly filmed by FarmWatch and Safe activists.01 Dec 08:28 PM
BDBDDairyFonterra strikes multi-million deal with Aussie firmFonterra has signed a deal with an Australian infant formula plant.01 Dec 06:26 PM
BDBDDairyDairy prices up in latest world auctionPrices were up 3.6 per cent in the latest overnight dairy auction.01 Dec 05:35 PM
DairyDairy worker at centre of scandal sackedThe slaughterhouse featured on TV One's Sunday programme has insisted that the worker accused of abusing calves was fired well before the show went to air.01 Dec 01:18 AM
BDBDDairyNZX lifts threshold for block trades of milk powderNZX, New Zealand's financial markets operator, has increased the minimum volume of lots required in block trades of whole and skim milk powder futures, citing increased activity.01 Dec 12:00 AM
The CountryCalf abuse story goes worldwideNew Zealand calves being mistreated 'latest controversy' for dairy industry, say international media.30 Nov 11:59 PM
DairyEye on calves already, says MPIMPI says an investigation into the alleged mistreatment of bobby calves had begun before news broke.30 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryGlobal reputation threat from calf cruelty imagesWill footage of mistreating animals shown on television damage NZ's agricultural reputation?30 Nov 12:53 AM
DairyShocking video: 'We saw calves torn from mothers'Investigator whose shocking video exposes cruelty in New Zealand's dairy industry says he was tipped off by concerned farmers.29 Nov 11:57 PM
OpinionCatriona MacLennan: Action needed on shocking dairy crueltyFonterra, Federated Farmers, the Ministry for Primary Industries and the Government need to take urgent action to stop cruelty in the dairy industry, writes Catriona MacLennan.29 Nov 09:05 PM
DairyDairy supply down as farmers reactLow product prices and bad weather have taken a toll on milk production.26 Nov 04:00 PM