BDBDThe CountryNo 'gold plated' TPP coming - GroserNew Zealand is 'holding our ground' in the TPP talks, says Tim Groser, but there isn't any gold plated dairy deal on the way.23 Sep 12:00 AM
DairyTimely profit boost for FonterraFonterra looks set for a big rebound in its annual net profit when it reports its result tomorrow, but the dairy co-operative will face challenges as the sector worldwide tries to adapt to low demand....22 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountrySynlait profits halve as milk prices dropCanterbury dairy company Synlait Milk has almost halved its net profit for the July year to $10.6 million.21 Sep 09:20 PM
The CountryDairy farmers feel pressure of low pricesLow dairy prices have continued to weigh heavily on farmer sentiment, according to Rabobank's Rural Confidence Survey.21 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra slashes another 227 jobsChief executive Theo Spierings says dairy giant has to make tough decisions as review increases job cuts to 750.20 Sep 11:18 PM
The CountryMinister defends 'no-sale' decisionMinisters have gone against an Overseas Investment Office recommendation, declining a bid by Chinese-owned Pure 100 Farm Ltd to buy Lochinver Station.17 Sep 10:52 PM
The Country$88m China bid for Lochinver Station not in NZ interestsPrime Minister John Key says the decision to reject a bid by the Chinese-owned Pure 100 to buy Lochinver Station does not send mixed messages.17 Sep 06:25 AM
BDBDThe CountryNZ still growing: GDP up 0.4pcOur economy grew - but less than expected in the second quarter of the year, as agriculture and mining recovered.16 Sep 11:05 PM
The CountryGovt scuttles $71m China farm saleMinisters turn down bid by Chinese billionaire Jiang Zhaobai to buy the Lochinver Station.16 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryWill auction jump mean farmer payout hike?Does this morning's big jump in world dairy prices mean an increased payout for farmers? There might be a long way to go.15 Sep 11:15 PM
The CountryChina money eats meat industry debt mountainSilver Fern Farms says $261m Chinese input will help meat processor forge ahead with a growth strategy.15 Sep 07:45 PM
Rural PropertyHistoric college shifted for new townWesley College to be demolished and relocated elsewhere for new small town hosting thousands of new homes.15 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryChina's $261m NZ meat dealSilver Fern Farms, the country's biggest meat processor, says its is forming a 50/50 joint partnership with Chinese investors.14 Sep 11:50 PM
The CountryBetter dairy prices tippedPrices are expected to rise at this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction but doubts remain as to how much further improvement is in store.14 Sep 02:45 AM
The CountryFonterra cautious over higher pricesWholemilk powder prices, which are key to determining Fonterra's farm gate milk price, rose by 12.1 per cent to an average US$2078 a tonne at the last auction on September 2.13 Sep 05:00 PM
DairyNZ ag model makes us a 'massive dairy farm for China' - researchersA "cash for conservation" approach incentivising farmers to off-set the impact of agriculture on the environment might be working overseas - but it's been a different story here.11 Sep 12:03 AM
The CountryFonterra pulls more product from auctionFonterra is cutting back the amount of product it sells on its GlobalDairyTrade auction platform for the next 12 months.10 Sep 08:55 PM
BDBDDairyUS firm gains NZX dairy accessNew Zealand stock market operator NZX has accredited American company Straits Financial to access its growing dairy derivatives market.10 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountrySheep and beef profits due for boostPre-tax profits for an average sheep and beef farm in New Zealand will increase to $109,900 this season - 9.6 per cent more than last season, but 3.1 per cent below the five-year average, Beef and Lamb New Zealand says in its 2016/6 season outlook.10 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDDairyFonterra shelves coal mine ideaFonterra has confirmed it has put on hold a proposed coal mine at Mangatangi while it assesses its energy options.09 Sep 05:00 PM
DairyFonterra directors up for re-electionNominations have opened for seats on Fonterra's board, with chairman John Wilson and two other directors up for re-election.07 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountrySevere El Nino on the cardsThis year's El Nino weather pattern is shaping up to be one of the strongest, if not the strongest, on record - bringing with it an elevated risk of drought.07 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryBright Food tipped as Silver Fern bidderChina government backed Bright Food is understood to be the party in talks to take a stake in Silver Fern Farms.06 Sep 09:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryChinese want 50pc of Silver Fern FarmsDeal would increase dominance of New Zealand's biggest meat exporter but erode farmer control of the industry.03 Sep 11:50 PM
The CountryMilk output surges despite low pricesLow world dairy prices aren't stopping the NZ industry - production was up 13pc last month from July last year.03 Sep 09:30 PM
The CountryFarmers happy with banks, says Fed surveyBanks appear to have come to the party for NZ farmers needing support during the dairy downturn.02 Sep 11:15 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Bright notes amid the gloomThe August corporate reporting season is now largely complete, aside from a few stragglers that have slightly different balance dates.02 Sep 09:28 PM
BDBDDairyCommodity prices fall by 5.2%New Zealand commodity prices fell for a fifth straight month in August, led by a decline in dairy prices to their lowest level in 11 years.02 Sep 05:30 PM
The CountryDairy prices keep risingWhole milk powder prices, which are the key to determining Fonterra's farmgate milk price, rose by 12.1 per cent to an average US$2078 a tonne.02 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra auction tactic succeedsFonterra's move to cut the amount it sells on its global dairy auction appears to have worked.02 Sep 01:15 AM
The CountryWhy bison is the new beefThe grass-fed meat has fewer calories, less cholesterol or fat than beef, and consumers can't seem to get enough.31 Aug 12:24 AM
OpinionJohn Wilson: Performance shows we got it rightFonterra chairman John Wilson responds to criticism last week that Fonterra has been a failure.30 Aug 09:35 PM
DairyFonterra - the options for changeCreated in 2001, Fonterra was heralded as an "icon of economic transformation", a "breakthrough idea", "helping NZ catch the knowledge wave".27 Aug 05:00 PM
