The CountryEducation: Grass is greener for AlanSwitching from teaching to farming was a big move for Alan Syme, but one made far easier by his decision to complete a diploma in 18 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryListen: Fix or float? Cameron Bagrie investigatesANZ's chief economist comments on last night's GDT auction, the exchange rate, interest rates and whether to fix or float?18 Jan 01:52 AM
The CountryConfidence boost following price riseEconomic confidence is on the rise in New Zealand, with the Whanganui-Manawatu-Taranaki region leading the way. The latest Westpac 17 Jan 09:05 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy product prices riseDairy product prices inched higher at the Global Dairy Trade auction, stemming two consecutive declines.17 Jan 06:15 PM
The CountryWorld turns sour for dairy firm Bellamy'sWhen things go wrong for a company, they usually get worse before they get better - if they ever do get better. So it is with Bellamy's 16 Jan 02:00 AM
The CountryOnline performance tool to help farmersFonterra Co-operative Group and Livestock Improvement Corporation, both farmer-owned co-operatives, are set to launch a new online 16 Jan 12:30 AM
OpinionNiki Bezzant: Does a bit of butter butter better?Butter sales globally are on the rise.14 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryBudget control module focusHelping farm owners, managers, contract milkers and sharemilkers feel in control of their finances is the aim of the game for the 12 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountrySharemilking: Five tips to a better relationshipFor a sharemilking business to thrive, both sharemilkers and farm owners must do their homework before entering a partnership agreement12 Jan 01:00 AM
The CountryGlobal milk production downturn bodes wellThe global downturn in milk production bodes well for New Zealand's dairy farmers for much of 2017 and is increasing the likelihood 12 Jan 12:30 AM
The CountryLeading the way to changeLeading dairy farmers close to Whanganui's heart were part of an invited delegation to benefit from a session with an undeniable master 11 Jan 10:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryInfant formula maker's share nose diveBellamy's Australia shares took a nose dive after it cut its profit forecast for a second time, announced chief executive Laura McBain is leaving the company, and tweaked the terms of its supply contract with Fonterra.11 Jan 04:11 AM
OpinionRachel StewartPut your money where your mouth isCOMMENT: Reliable as clockwork, and right on cue, DairyNZ stepped up to the microphone and shot themselves in the head.10 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: When stinky stuff hits fanCOMMENT: Dairy industry could take a leaf out of Boag's manual and admit to 'casual pollution' of our waterways.10 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy auction price fall not a concernNorthland dairy farmers are not worried at a slight fall in prices at the Global Dairy Trade auction while still holding hopes of 09 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryDairy turmoil shows folly of narrow focusFarming does not get the public attention is deserves these days, until this time of year when any road journey out of the cities 08 Jan 08:07 PM
The CountryHelp needed for pasture projectDairyNZ is on the hunt for Bay of Plenty farmers to help lead a project aimed at boosting profit through better pasture management. As 05 Jan 02:00 AM
The CountryMilk price dip fails to dim outlookDairy prices fell for the second time in a row at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, but analysts say the 3.9 per cent average decline 04 Jan 07:40 PM
The CountryDairy product prices decline, againDairy product prices fell at the Global Dairy Trade auction, sliding for a second consecutive auction, as whole milk powder prices 03 Jan 11:00 PM
EditorialDairy turmoil shows folly of narrow focusCOMMENT: Farming does not get the public attention is deserves.02 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryTracking tool boosts outputA free online milk monitoring and prediction tool launched in June is already supporting milk production boosts of up to 18per cent28 Dec 10:00 PM
OpinionRachel Stewart: Who will stand up to dairying?COMMENT: As we head into another sweltering Kiwi summer, the water quality of our lakes, rivers and streams will continue to disappoint and enrage.27 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryLewis Rd drops Fonterra legal actionLewis Road Creamery is "delighted" to have resolved a complaint with Fonterra.22 Dec 03:54 AM
The CountryTrade deficit beats forecastsFalling beef and lamb exports - including a 50% decline in US beef exports - undermined New Zealand's trade balance, resulting in an unexpected $705million deficit for November.21 Dec 09:10 PM
The CountryDairy price outlook good for 2017Dairy farmers can look forward to better times in 2017 as global production is expected to ''get worse before it gets better''.21 Dec 08:55 PM
BDBDThe CountryNew Zealand milk collection falls 5.7%New Zealand milk collection fell 5.7% in first half due to unfavourable weather.21 Dec 04:16 AM
BDBDThe CountryA2 scotches talk of infant formula woesA2 Milk Co shares gained after the milk marketer played down fears about the infant formula market stemming from ASX-listed rival Bellamy's Australia's extended trading halt.21 Dec 03:45 AM
The CountryListen: John Wilson on a big year for dairyFonterra's chairman comments on the latest GDT auction (down 0.5%) and looks back on a year where whole milk powder prices have nearly doubled.21 Dec 01:37 AM
BDBDThe CountryMilk prices dip in GDT auctionPrices at Fonterra's fortnightly GlobalDairyTrade auction have dipped slightly.20 Dec 05:28 PM
The CountryListen: Damien O'Connor's 2016 'Bah Humbug' Year in ReviewLabour's Primary Industry Spokesman Damien O'Connor reviews the year in politics and farming whilst Jamie tries to get him to say something nice about John Key...again.20 Dec 12:32 AM
The CountryDairy expo expands focus to all things farmingThe Southern Region Dairy Expo has had a name change. It is now the Clydevale Farm Expo, and will take place on March 1 from 9am19 Dec 12:00 AM
The CountryCautious optimism over rural salesThe number of New Zealand farm sales rose 7.4% in the three months ended November 30, sparking cautious optimism in the rural market18 Dec 10:30 PM
The CountryDairy feeling bank pressureSome sharemilkers will still be feeling the heat this summer, despite the dairy industry's continuing recovery. Of all sharemilkers 18 Dec 09:45 PM
The CountryNew chair for Dairy AwardsThe New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Trustees have chosen Woodville dairy, beef and cropping farmer Ben Allomes as Chair at a recent 18 Dec 08:30 PM
