The CountryYou need the ETS, Key warns farmersJohn Key warns farmers they reject a response to climate change at their peril - endangering their reputations, future incomes and the economy.18 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryPM tells farmers to accept $3k ETS cost, stop moaningJohn Key urged farmers to be less agitated about the ETS and tackling climate change in an address to Federated Farmers today.18 Nov 06:42 AM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra capital restructure approvedFonterra's shareholders have approved the first stage of the dairy giant's capital restructuring plan.18 Nov 03:15 AM
The CountryBrits steaming over NZ-made cheddarBritish dairy farmers are upset that a lot of the lcheddar cheese sold in the UK was actually made in places like New Zealand.16 Nov 04:00 AM
The CountryProducers' prices fall as dairy prices soarProducers' output and input prices fell in the September quarter.15 Nov 10:53 PM
The CountryWeb trading points way for FonterraFonterra chief executive Andrew Ferrier said improving market conditions had been reflected in trading on Fonterra's globalDairyTrade online platform.09 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryFonterra payout lift comes with warningANZ National Bank economist Kevin Wilson says the new Fonterra payout could return the sector to profitability and reduce stress levels.09 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryPayout rise eases farmers' pressureFonterra's increased milkfat payout will put an extra $110,000 into the bank account of the average dairy farmer.09 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryFonterra payout 'may go on debt servicing'The higher Fonterra payout will be a major boost for regional economies.08 Nov 10:30 PM
The CountryFonterra hikes forecast payoutDairy juggernaut Fonterra has announced a payout increase to dairy farmers for the current season.08 Nov 06:45 PM
The CountryGM grass trial aims to cut cows' gasAgResearch plans to grow genetically modified grass created to cut the greenhouse gases produced by cows.05 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryFonterra picked to increase payoutFonterra is expected to announce an increase in its payout forecast to farmers early next week.04 Nov 03:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryOnline dairy prices surge to 13 month highThe price of milk powder climbing to a 13-month high in Fonterra's latest online auction.03 Nov 08:40 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy prices keep rising in new commodity indexRising dairy prices continue to underpin gains in the ANZ Commodity Price Index, which has recorded its seventh straight monthly gain last month.03 Nov 03:30 AM
The CountryFonterra asked for clear plan on profitsFonterra is being asked to adopt a formal profits distribution policy so farmers being asked to invest cash know what payoff they are likely to get.01 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryHeifer heist mystifies Crafar receiverMichael Stiassny is flabbergasted at the moonlight migration of more than 1000 cattle which began on Friday.31 Oct 03:00 PM
DairyFonterra's $3.7m eased departure of 'fall guy'A Fonterra executive paid $3.7m when he left the dairy giant this year, was said to have been the fall guy for the disastrous investment in China's San Lu milk company.30 Oct 03:00 PM
The CountryTourism loses top foreign earnings crownTourism has lost its title as the nation's biggest export earner, falling behind the dairy sector.28 Oct 03:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryMystery Fonterra exec gets $3.7m payoutA departing Fonterra executive has pipped CEO Andrew Ferrier's take-home salary, receiving total payments of up to $3.72 million.28 Oct 01:30 AM
The CountryFonterra boss takes pay cut worth as much as $360,000Fonterra's highest-paid employee - likely to be chief executive Andrew Ferrier - appears to have taken a pay cut of up to $360,000.27 Oct 03:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Free trade deal buoys FonterraFonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden says the dairy co-operative will step up investment within Asia because of the Malaysian free trade deal.26 Oct 03:00 PM
DairyFonterra to put changes to voteFonterra's directors said today a vote on changes to the co-operative's capital structure will be held at the annual meeting on November 18.21 Oct 11:10 PM
The CountryChanges to ETS leave farming sector fumingNew Zealand's largest exporter, Fonterra, says it will receive no protection under planned changes to the emissions trading scheme.20 Oct 03:00 PM
