Dairy'Bank system can handle dairy downturn'However, even the Reserve Bank's best case scenario sees farm prices fall by 20pc, while the worst case scenario would see a fall in land prices of 40pc.16 Mar 01:00 AM
BDBDDairyFonterra confirms closure of cheese plantFonterra has confirmed the closure of its cheese plant in Kaikoura next month.15 Mar 10:50 PM
The CountryPlan to unleash new rabbit killing virusA new strain of virus that could decrease the number of rabbits by 30 per cent is up for government approval.15 Mar 09:52 PM
The CountryNZ buyer snaps up 10 farmsFarms south of Kaikohe which hit headlines last year when a Chinese firm offered to buy them have now sold to a wealthy New Zealand family.15 Mar 08:24 PM
The CountryDairy prices fall against expectationsWorld dairy prices went against market expectations and fell 2.9 per cent decline at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.15 Mar 05:50 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
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
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
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
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
DairyTowns feeling farmer distressNorthland farm supplier Grant Whyte says the drop in dairy prices has been impossible to miss.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
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
The CountryBeef and lamb farm forecast cutBeef and Lamb New Zealand's mid-season update is a stark contrast to its new-season outlook six months ago.06 Mar 04:00 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
The CountryTakeover panel weighing PGW bidThe future of rural services company PGG Wrightson (PGW) could be decided by an interpretation of New Zealand's takeovers code.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
