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Lower prices for NZ producers in first quarter
A fall in global commodity prices and the strong kiwi dollar meant New Zealand producers were squeezed in the first quarter.

Dairy prices drop to new 3-year low in overnight auction
Prices of dairy products fell for the third straight sale in Fonterra's overnight auction, reaching a new three-year low

Dairy herds boom, sheep numbers keep falling
The New Zealand dairy herd has grown by more than 250,000 in less that two years, says new research published today.

Dairy prices slide 2.4pc in overnight auction
Prices of dairy products extended their slide in Fonterra's latest global dairy auction, reaching the lowest since August 2009.

Dita De Boni: Making fleece golden again
China has made the wool business more profitable. Next step: Make it sexy.

Visiting dairy factories from days gone by
Many of our historic dairy factories, which existed in most small towns across New Zealand, have been given a new purpose in life, writes Diana Clement.

Fran O'Sullivan: Fonterra puts opposition on back foot
Fonterra HQ has gazumped moves by dissident shareholders...

Dairy prices fall 9.9pc in overnight auction
Prices have plunged overnight in the latest world dairy auction, falling to below the 10-year average for the first time since 2009.

China Business 2012: Nothing ventured, nothing gained
Kiwi entrepreneur David Spurway credits legendary Chinese dairy leader Niu Gensheng as the inspiration for his decision to jump straight into the infant formula market.

China Business 2012: 'Real camaraderie' in joint venture dairy project
Former National Finance Minister Ruth Richardson is one of a select number of Kiwis to sit on the board of a Chinese-controlled NZ-based company.