The CountryDairy farm prices set to fall, says ANZDairy farm prices are likely to fall this spring as the sector faces the prospect of two successive years of sub-par payouts, says the ANZ Bank05 Aug 09:50 PM
The CountryOutput tipped to fall as dairy herd culledDairyNZ says New Zealand milk production is expected to fall by 2 or 3 per cent this season as farmers focus on improving the efficiency of their farming systems.05 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryMore pressure on milk payoutWhole milk powder prices have dropped to their lowest level since 2008, putting more downward pressure on Fonterra's farmgate milk price forecast and reinforcing the market view that the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates twice this year to partly compe05 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryDairy Auction: Dairy prices fall againWhole milk powder prices - key to determining Fonterra's farmgate mik price, dropped by 10.3 per cent overnight.04 Aug 11:35 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Fonterra chairman a force at TPP talksFonterra chairman John Wilson's verbal sharp-shooting skills were put to good effect at the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) ministerial negotiations in Maui.04 Aug 09:40 PM
DairyDairy plunge drives commodity index downThe retreat in export commodity prices turned into a rout last month. ANZ's commodity price index fell 11.2 per cent, its steepest monthly decline, to a six-year low.04 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryCommodity prices post record declineThe ANZ Commodity Price Index for July fell 11.2 per cent to the lowest level since October 2009.04 Aug 03:00 AM
DairyCow effluent charges proven against farmersCow effluent charges against two Marlborough farmers have been proven.03 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryDairy auction prices tipped to fallFonterra's board will meet on Friday to review the farmgate milk price.03 Aug 05:00 PM
DairyGloombusters: Fruit exports surgeOur fruit trade has become a heavy hitter as an export, helping to at least partly offset weakness in the dairy and forest products sectors.03 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra fined $362k over pollutionFonterra says it sets itself high environmental standards despite being fined $362,000 in two separate prosecutions for Resource Management Act breaches.03 Aug 12:43 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: It's time for rest of economy to shineThe tide has turned on the economic boom. The slump in dairy prices has once again laid bare the vulnerabilities of a commodity-dominated economy.02 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Hard to assess risks in secret trade talksShould we be dismayed or relieved at the disarray the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations are in? Sorry, but on the information to hand it is impossible to say.02 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra: It's not rosyFonterra's has copped some flak for its performance, but chief executive Theo Spierings says the co-operative dairy giant would not deviate from its current course.31 Jul 12:22 AM
The CountryDairy's decline here to stay?As milk prices fall, farmers keep waiting for the cycle to turn. But what if Fonterra's problems are longer term, asks Jamie Gray.30 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryWestland slashes forecast milk payoutWestland will decide on its final 2014/15 payout in September.29 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFonterra should look at optionsIs Fonterra on the right track? Or is it time for Plan B? Plan B would result in the company being split into a basic commodity player focused on growing the milk price.29 Jul 05:00 PM
DairyTPP: Key lobbying for dairy concessionsAs the 12-nation trade deal negotiations enter the final stretch, Mr Key said New Zealand was gaining some support on its demands for the dairy industry.29 Jul 06:00 AM
The CountryFarmer surprised flying fox went viralThe story of Harry Meijer and his flying fox has been viewed more than 164,000 times on the New Zealand Herald's Facebook page.29 Jul 04:39 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Kiwis the TPP deal-fixersPlaying the TPP soft cop cannot be allowed to blind Groser and his senior negotiators to NZ's own interests.28 Jul 08:00 PM
DairyOverseas investors eyeing dairy farmsInternational investors from Europe, the United States and Australia are likely to consider buying more New Zealand dairy farms, says an expert.28 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryWATCH flying farmer - NZ's coolest commute?Watch the exclusive video of Canterbury dairy farmer Harry Meijer who's come up with an innovative way to get to work each morning.28 Jul 04:43 AM
The CountryIs this the world's best commute? Canterbury dairy farmer Harry Meijer wakes up, dons his trademark green overalls and faded floppy hat, and zips from his house to his milking shed on his 100m flying fox.Watch28 Jul 04:36 AM
The CountryRefilling Fonterra's tanksAs Fonterra's NZX-listed units languish near an all-time low, analysts say the market will remain cool on the dairy giant.27 Jul 05:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra puts equity trust idea on holdFonterra Co-operative Group has put on hold plans to develop an Equity Partnership Trust that would have given its 10,500 farmer suppliers access to investor capital to help them with the compulsory....27 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannFonterra at crossroadsPressure is building on Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings as the dairy industry faces up to a winter of discontent, writes Liam Dann.26 Jul 09:41 PM
OpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Crunch time draws nearJamie Gray writes: For Fonterra's farmers, investors and employees the severity of the dairy downturn will become clear early next month.26 Jul 05:00 PM
DairyTPP's soft cop has hard deals to makeTrade Minister Tim Groser and Deputy US Trade Representative Wendy Cutler got into Hawaii early last weekend to set the scene for a high-powered ministerial meeting to thrash out the bones of the....26 Jul 05:00 PM
DairyFonterra gets out of the big smokeHaving its main office in Auckland is a big part of the dairy giant's problem, writes Brian Gaynor.24 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDDairyNo hurry from AU-US to increase A2 bidsFreedom Foods and Dean Foods are said to be in no hurry to up their bid for A2 Milk Co after the milk marketer this week told its suitors to try again, after an initial offer wasn't compelling and drew out as yet unnamed rival bidders.24 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Why the economy might be OKA key industry is suffering, but other economic signs paint a happier picture, writes Brian Fallow.23 Jul 05:00 PM
DairyBNZ tips dairy price recoveryBNZ has lowered its 2015/16 milk price forecast for Fonterra but says it expects dairy prices to recover late this year.22 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryOpen Country slashes dairy payoutOpen Country has told its farmers that their forecast payout has been cut back due to slumping world dairy prices.20 Jul 09:30 PM
