The Country'Together everyone achieves more': Farmers run 'best boss' workshop"Look after them and say thank you, they just want to feel appreciated, like all of us."13 Jul 04:59 PM
The CountryTreating migrant staff well will reap rewardsAmy Heenan and her husband employ 15 migrant staff on their Mossburn dairy farm.06 Jul 02:00 AM
The Country'Pretty grim': Dairy farmers face feed shortage due to wet weatherFeds dairy chair says Waikato has not really had a decent dry spell since October.05 Jul 04:20 AM
The Country'Have a laugh about it': Farmer's advice on how to failWes Nicolas had a unique story to tell at a South Island Dairy Event workshop.05 Jul 02:00 AM
The CountryPrices drop in latest GDT eventAll prices were negative with butter and butter milk powder taking the biggest tumble.04 Jul 09:30 PM
The CountryMassey working with farmers on water quality solutionsThe project will use water quality data and analysis to facilitate co-discovery.04 Jul 12:27 AM
The CountryWhat's next for Dr Tim Mackle?Sponsored content: DairyNZ's CEO reflects on his career and looks to the future.30 Jun 03:07 AM
The CountryLindsay Farm raw milk recalled due to campylobacter fearsContamination was discovered in specific batches during routine testing.28 Jun 05:37 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy wars: Competition for milk just got tougher, Fonterra sounds warningThe newcomer already plans a second Waikato plant: is the South Island also on the radar?23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPwC auditors before tribunal for Fonterra auditsAlleged failures during years of PwC audits for dairy giant Fonterra.22 Jun 02:20 AM
The CountryPrices flat in latest GDT eventThere’s been no change across the board in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.20 Jun 09:52 PM
The CountryGenomic data helps farmer maintain milk production with fewer cowsJulie Bradshaw has refined her herd and maintained the same level of milk production.19 Jun 04:59 PM
The CountryRevamped emissions trading scheme plans to be releasedGovernment walks back scheme after conversion of swathes of sheep and beef farming land.18 Jun 06:31 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat's in a Chinese label? Everything if you are Synlait and A2 MilkThe difference between Chinese label and English label baby formula.18 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryTop quality Holstein Friesian genetics heading SouthSeven established studs had dispersal sales of “prominent and proven” herds.15 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryChina will pick up towards end of 2023, Fonterra CEO saysMiles Hurrell said the market had some rebalancing of inventory to go through.14 Jun 05:24 AM
The CountryHow Adrian Frei stays 'passionate-as' about dairy farming"I call it, the gentleman’s farming system.”14 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAuditing watchdog to hear charges against accountants accused of breaching code of ethics on Fonterra accountsA former Fonterra director made the complaint to the Financial Markets Authority in 2019.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra spends US$10m on US biotech stakeFonterra has taken a small stake in US biotech company Pendulum.09 Jun 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMixed note for dairy prices to start new seasonWhole milk powder prices dropped at the first GDT auction for the 2023/24 season.07 Jun 05:31 AM
The CountryGDT: Prices fall in first event of the seasonThe first GDT auction for the new season has left a sour taste in farmers’ mouths.07 Jun 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySynlait, a2 shares jump on China regulator clearanceAt last, some good news for the embattled dairy company.06 Jun 01:30 AM
The Country'Time was right': Dairy farmers switch from cows to kiwifruitOwen and Cathy Copinga close a chapter of 21 years of dairy farming in Western Southland.02 Jun 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySynlait puts Dairyworks, Talbot up for sale to pay down debtThe company's share price has come under downward pressure this year.02 Jun 03:41 AM
The CountryMoving Day, for some, means moving islandsThe Bells hauled all their farm equipment and belongings on a 20-hour road and ferry trip.01 Jun 08:44 PM
The CountryDairy farm trials technology to reduce methane from effluent pondsCraigmore Sustainables is the first commercial dairy farm in NZ to use EcoPond.31 May 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryA 2023/24 milk price of $8/kg will be a pinch for farmersFonterra's "mid-point" forecast of $8/kg will be close to break-even for farmers.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDamien O’Connor: Free trade deal with UK is ‘gold standard’Opinion: 'Historic deal secured during a time of increasing protectionism abroad.'30 May 07:00 PM
The CountryReusable milk keg 'The Udder Way' to enjoy a morning coffeeThe Udder Way kegs hold 18L of milk, have an 8-year lifespan and are recyclable.29 May 11:49 PM
The Country‘I hope you’ve got a decent lawyer’: Dairy farm row ends in employment disputeThe farm employee admitted to baiting his boss, but he was sacked unlawfully.29 May 07:00 AM
The CountryFonterra issues $8.00/kg milk price for 2024, lifts Q3 profitFonterra has revised its milk price forecast for 2023 and set a modest forecast for 2024.24 May 09:47 PM
The CountryFonterra: $100m in carbon credit costs could help pay for clean energyFonterra says it will be a decade before it will abandon coal altogether.24 May 05:00 AM
The Country'Hits home for me': Scott McLaughlin slams Indy500 protestA billboard near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been slammed by the Kiwi.24 May 12:22 AM
The CountryFamily and friends help Rangiora dairy studCouple team up with their families to carry on a well-established Holstein Friesian stud.16 May 09:03 PM