The CountryNot so black and white: Decoding the Holstein's spotsScientists didn’t know which genes were responsible for a Holstein’s spots - until now.27 Nov 03:10 AM
The CountryThe one thing hardcore conservationists and farmers agree onA predator that eats native species and spreads disease in livestock is a target for all.26 Nov 09:57 PM
The CountryFonterra trims milk price forecast as global supply risesFonterra has lifted its 2025/26 milk collection forecast to 1545m kgMS.24 Nov 08:31 PM
The CountryFrom Punjab to Pāmu: Jas’ decade-long rise to top dairy awardJas Singh Mander left India in 2015 to study dairy farming in Rotorua.22 Nov 04:25 PM
The CountryStrong sales boost: A2 Milk upgrades 2026 outlook amid currency tailwindProfit is forecast to rise slightly from last year's $209.9m result.19 Nov 08:12 PM
The Country‘Very exciting opportunity’: Former editor joins Dairy Industry Awards team11 Nov 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Global milk faucets are flowing': Analysts warn of price pressure aheadFutures point to a $9.77/kg payout, below Fonterra's $10 midpoint forecast.11 Nov 12:12 AM
The CountryA Kiwi's life in the world's largest dairy farmsBerwick Settle has managed dairy herds from 39C heat to ‑25C cold.09 Nov 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Is a2 Milk on a roll again?Shares in a2 Milk have rallied by about 77% so far this year.06 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountryGDT: Dairy prices fall for sixth straight auctionThe latest drop follows a 1.4% dip two weeks ago.04 Nov 07:39 PM
The CountryNominations open for 2026 Dairy Woman of the YearPast recipients say the honour opened doors to new leadership and connections. 04 Nov 01:45 AM
The CountryFonterra phases out A2 milk range The co-op said it was seeking to sharpen its focus on lactose-free dairy. 03 Nov 02:15 AM
The Country'Neighbours thought I was a bit abnormal': Farmer's planting idea pays offSnow Chubb started planting trees for his cows 30 years ago, 'it was just common sense'.31 Oct 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Is it Fonterra's time to shine?OPINION: Fonterra has come to the end of its multibillion-dollar divestment programme. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountrySafer Rides scheme driving change in quad bike safetyMore than 130 farm businesses installed safety bars through the scheme. 31 Oct 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat Fonterra's $4.2b Mainland deal means for its farmers and futureEach farmer stands to gain about $400,000 from the capital return.30 Oct 04:00 AM
The CountryFarmers give green light to Fonterra's sale of consumer business to Lactalis Mainland's sale will mean a $2 per share capital return for Fonterra's farmers. 29 Oct 10:55 PM
The CountryWhat will farmers spend their $200,000 each on if Fonterra sale goes through?'It’s not going to all go on gold-plated utes and tractors.'29 Oct 08:42 PM
The Country$152m windfall for Northland dairy farmers from Fonterra sale likely spent on debtMost farmers plan to use the payout to cut debt amid global uncertainty.29 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat’s at stake as Fonterra farmers decide fate of $4.2b Lactalis dealThe deal would see Fonterra’s Anchor and Mainland brands sold to Lactalis.27 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryGDT technical glitch delays resultsInitial results showed a whopping 22% increase before prices disappeared altogether.22 Oct 03:05 AM
The CountryWhy Fonterra's selling its dairy brands - and why is Winston angry about it?It's a billion-dollar deal that will change the shape of New Zealand's dairy industry.22 Oct 01:20 AM
The CountryFonterra to boost butter production after selling off brandsThe dairy giant will spend $75 million to expand butter production.21 Oct 11:16 PM
The CountryTech glitch hits global dairy auction; plus flood risk warnings, convention centre delaysBusiness with 2degrees: Freakish but false overnight dairy numbers stumped the market; some councils ignore NHC warnings on development risks, ICC keys ‘any day now’.Watch21 Oct 06:37 PM
ListenFiona and Tom Langford encourage farmers to enter NZ Dairy Industry Awards 2026Sponsored content: "You learn a lot about yourself–you might surprise yourself."21 Oct 12:58 AM
The CountryTech is key on this Tirau dairy farm'We’re all on the same page - we want robotics to milk the cows for us.'19 Oct 08:15 PM
The CountryPeters warns Fonterra deal may need Parliament scrutinyDavid Seymour says only those ‘milking cows’ should decide Fonterra’s future.17 Oct 02:20 AM
The Country'Better animal all round': New dairy-beef breed raised in TaupōAbout 350 Synergizer calves have been born on a Pāmu farm near Taupō. 14 Oct 08:39 PM
The CountryAuckland shopper's butter shock: 'There was mould all over it'A Foodstuffs spokesperson said they had identified some quality issues with a few batches.14 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy farmer ‘excited and apprehensive’ about council roleJohn Faulkner advocates for addressing the region’s freshwater and environmental issues.14 Oct 02:05 AM
The Country'Huge relief’: Farmers back Govt's new methane goals, no emissions taxThe new target lowers methane cuts to 14–24% below 2017 levels by 2050.12 Oct 09:50 PM
