The Country'Multiple callouts': Farmers fined over poor condition of 139 cattleOne of Glenise Stone's bulls was so unsteady it had to be euthanised on site.06 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryImported $6.99 butter undercuts Kiwi blocks as prices bite at checkoutThe butter is now being sold on trial at North Island Pak’nSave supermarkets.05 Mar 09:43 PM
The Country'Cows, cows, cows, cows': Waikato dairy awards celebrate 2026 winnersWaikato share farmer, manager and trainee of the year announced at awards dinner.04 Mar 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryButter price pain set to stay as global dairy costs keep climbingGlobal butter prices have risen 6.1% since the last GDT sale and 34% since December.04 Mar 04:00 PM
DairyCovid career change pays off for Bay farmerThe 28-year-old now contract-milks 1100 cows on a 290ha farm near Kawerau.04 Mar 04:00 AM
The Country'Credible and full of heart': Top awards for Taranaki dairy farmersTaranaki Dairy Industry Awards Share Farmer, Dairy Manager and Trainee of the Year named.03 Mar 09:16 PM
The CountryFive in a row: GDT streak continues with 5.7% surgeWhole milk powder was up 4.5% while skim milk powder rose a whoppingn 9.1%.03 Mar 08:04 PM
The CountryAn Oxford professor on the future of food and food productionSir Charles Godfray says climate extremes will make food and climate links undeniable.02 Mar 09:07 PM
The CountryManawatū dairy industry's rising stars named in 2026 awardsThe Manawatū Share Farmer, Dairy Manager and Dairy Trainee of the Year were announced.02 Mar 01:30 AM
The CountrySharemilking couple take top honours at Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa dairy awardsShare farmers Tony Hudson and Rachel Jones took home $8100 and seven merit awards.01 Mar 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGlobal protein boom points to era of $9-plus milk payouts for farmersDairyNZ puts Fonterra farmers' break-even at about $8.50 per kg of milksolids.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Stewart: Fonterra sale once-in-a-generation opportunity for balanceOPINION: The deal represents a watershed moment for New Zealand dairy farmers.27 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryGrant helps charity get more mince and milk to food banksMeet the Need gave 80,000 mince and milk portions to locals last year.27 Feb 03:59 PM
The CountryStorm-hit farmers fear they will not qualify for helpThe storms’ medium‑scale status unlocks tax relief and extra clean‑up help.27 Feb 04:00 AM
The CountryFarmers being cautious with profitsFarmers are funneling strong payouts into debt repayment and on-farm upgrades.24 Feb 09:06 PM
The CountryTeen farmers get a shedful of sheep to learn the ropesGovernment-owned Pāmu has 19 apprentices training on its farms nationwide.23 Feb 08:39 PM
The Country'There to assist us’: How AI is changing life on the dairy farmYounger farmers are driving a tech shift, while veterans share crucial skills.23 Feb 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'A game-changer': Fonterra payout surge set to hand each farmer about $480k this seasonANZ expects the dairy payout to give GDP growth a tailwind through to 2026.20 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryFonterra plans special divdend, upgrades milk price The forecast milk price range has tightened to $9.20 to $9.80 per kg.19 Feb 08:18 PM
The Country$3.2b windfall: Fonterra farmers back $2.00-a-share capital returnThe $2.00 a share payout, totalling about $3.2b, is expected to be tax-free.18 Feb 10:45 PM
The CountryHeated debate erupts as Brit claims Aussie milk is superior"I thought you guys were competitive over the rugby league, not milk?"18 Feb 03:31 AM
DairyDairyNZ calls for changes to RMA reformSponsored content: DairyNZ says the Government’s proposed RMA reform needs further work.18 Feb 12:49 AM
DairyFarmstrong: Winton dairy farmer Bart Luitjen on cycling for wellbeingSponsored content: Luitjen has entered cycle races in Otago called Gravel in Paradise.17 Feb 11:06 PM
The CountryGDT prices climb again, butter jumps 10.7% in latest auctionWhole milk powder, key to Fonterra payouts, rose 2.5% to $6127 per metric tonne.17 Feb 08:15 PM
The CountryGreenpeace protest targets revamped Rakaia salmon statueThis year's Rakaia salmon contest will run without anyone catching fish.15 Feb 10:07 PM
The Country'We’re here to listen': Waikato Rural Support at NZ Dairy ExpoThe trust offers free, confidential help on issues from debt to drought.15 Feb 03:59 PM
The CountryLive animal export industry waits on Govt decisionLivestock Exports NZ said uncertainty was "not helpful for farmers in terms of planning".10 Feb 08:30 PM
The CountryMilk price surge, Mainland windfall: Why this season could be a bumper oneANZ has upgraded its milk price forecast to $9.50 for 2025/26. 09 Feb 09:37 PM
The Country'Surreal': Thomas Slee wins Otago Southland Young Farmer finalSlee, 28, a dairy farmer from Nightcaps, is now prepping for the grand final in July.09 Feb 02:05 AM
The CountryDairy expo to tackle policy, training and farmer supportA full house of more than 160 exhibitors will pack Bedford Park on February 18 and 19.09 Feb 02:00 AM
The Country'Long time coming': Jack Taggart wins Aorangi Young Farmer regional finalThe dairy farmer from Coldstream is a 2026 Aorangi Young Farmer finalist.09 Feb 01:30 AM
DairyRichie McCow, Patrick Moo-homes: World-first NZ farm fantasy league with real cows and live dataFantasy Herd allows players to draft real dairy cows, earning points for milking results.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom Mainland to milk powder: Inside Fonterra's high-protein pushFonterra plans to match its 2025 earnings by 2028 without its consumer brands.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy prices surge 6.7% in strongest GDT auction since 2021North Asia bought 42% of today's volumes, with European demand also climbing.04 Feb 03:31 AM
