The CountryFarmers urged to get entries inNorthland dairy farmers are again being called to enter the annual competition which celebrates the cream of the region's dairy industry. With 17 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryMilk price rise 'sooner rather than later'Fonterra is likely to raise its milk price forecast from $5.25 to at least $5.75 ''sooner rather than later'' on the back of another 16 Nov 09:12 PM
The CountryMilk still flows, despite low pricesIn a year which had the lowest milk prices in at least 20 seasons, milk production fell just 1.5per cent, according to statistics 16 Nov 08:37 PM
The CountryMilk production down nationallyMilk production eased only slightly in 2015-16, despite the lowest milk prices in at least 20 seasons, figures released by DairyNZ 15 Nov 01:00 AM
The CountryDairy farmers hope for payout riseNorthland dairy farmers are cautiously optimistic of another leap in world dairy prices next week, one which could bump the final 14 Nov 09:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra expects earthquake disruptionFonterra expects disruption to milk collection and farms that cannot be reached may have to dispose of their milk.14 Nov 08:25 PM
The CountryThe key to raising big strong heifersWaikato dairy farmer Verena Beckett knows how frustrating it can be when big, strong, healthy-looking replacement heifers fail to 14 Nov 07:46 PM
The CountryFarmers eye dairy goat optionDairy goat farming is growing in popularity as farmers look to non-cow options for milking platforms around the country. Globally 14 Nov 06:00 AM
The CountryEarthquake: Damage to dairy sheds delays milkingSeveral dairy sheds near Culverden have been damaged by this morning's quake, leaving farmers unable to milk their cows. Sam Smith13 Nov 11:35 PM
The CountryBelief 20% Coast dairy farms up against wallAbout 20% of West Coast dairy farms could be in serious financial trouble, Federated Farmers heard at its quarterly meeting in Greymouth 07 Nov 04:30 AM
The CountryFeature: Feeding Asia's thirst for milkChina's path to food security is taking a big swing to the south. In fact, 8500km down to Tasmania, the dairy-hungry nation's newest source of fresh milk.04 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryDairy beef cross-calves in demandThe trend for dairy farmers to move away from breeding bobby calves in favour of quality dairy/beef cross calves which are fetching 03 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryAuction boosts milk price outlookEconomists are touting improved milk price forecasts following a jump in prices at this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction.02 Nov 10:31 PM
ListenGDT: Could Nathan 'The Oracle' Penny be right?We ask ASB's Rural Economist (aka The Oracle) whether the payout's heading north of $6 and, if so, who's going to pay for the party at Pollyanna Penny's?02 Nov 01:36 AM
The CountryJohn Wilson - time to review the forecast payout?Fonterra's chairman talks about a great GDT auction result overnight along with the other pressing rural issues of the day.02 Nov 12:52 AM
The CountryMilk price at highest point in 2 yearsEconomists went back to the drawing board to revise up their farmgate milk price forecasts.01 Nov 10:46 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy prices surge at latest auctionAt the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction the key whole milk powder price went up nearly 20 per cent.01 Nov 05:21 PM
The CountrySetting the record straight on bobby calf footageHelping some reporters - and by extension the general public - understand what was going on with the recently released bobby calf 31 Oct 10:30 PM
The CountryAnalyst: 'Sell infant formula stocks now'The milk powder train looks set to roll on, but analysts have warned of tough times ahead for Bellamy's and A2.31 Oct 09:13 PM
The CountryMost farmers doing better with animalsDairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle says cruel and illegal practices are not in any way condoned or accepted by the industry as part 30 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryFarmers praised for ability to cut costsNot surprisingly, the 2015-16 dairy season has been officially declared the most challenging year yet for dairy farmers.30 Oct 08:17 PM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra assesses big drop in milk productionFonterra Cooperative Group is assessing the impact of a big drop in milk production this month on its contract book and future production plans.27 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryFonterra's Stu Gray retiring after 31-years in dairyWhat does 31-years in the dairy industry sound like? Fonterra's Stu Gray catches up with Dom George to recap his interesting and fascinating career.27 Oct 09:51 PM
The CountryPollution costs farmers' $225,000Northland's chief environmental watchdog has warned dairy farmers to sort out effluent discharge flows or face hefty fines after a 27 Oct 07:00 PM
The CountryTourism overtakes dairy as top earnerTourism earnings have soared to edge out dairy as New Zealand's top export earner for the first time since 2010.26 Oct 12:59 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFraud exposes Fonterra's supply chainCOMMENT: My lunch guest was the alleged fraudster at the heart of the expired milk products scam, Fran O'Sullivan writes.25 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryMuch to gain from Ballance awardsOkaihau dairy farmers Craig and Suzanne Johnsen met some awesome people during their involvement with the Ballance Farm Environment 24 Oct 09:30 PM
The CountryPR opportunity for Fonterra after repackaging incidentAn internal review's underway at Fonterra, following the arrest of 19 people over the on-selling of expired milk powder in China.24 Oct 09:29 PM
The CountryDairy pain needs dollar solutionA "Pollyanna-like" view of dairying cannot hide the misery three years of low payouts and a high dollar are causing rural New Zealand 24 Oct 08:30 PM
The CountryFonterra condemns China milk powder scamNineteen people have been arrested in China for allegedly repackaging expired Fonterra milk powder with a view to sell it.24 Oct 06:19 PM
The Country'Choppy' milk prices expectedDairy prices are expected to be ''choppy'' over coming GlobalDairyTrade auctions as markets wait for confirmation of weak New Zealand 24 Oct 05:30 AM
The CountrySand and milk: Dairy farming in the desertKiwi Clayton Buckley talks about dairy farming in some of the harshest conditions, working in the Saudi Arabian desert for the past 12 years.24 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryDairy awards open doors for winnersEntries for the 2017 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards open on October 20 and the standard is expected to be high. The 2016 Dairy 24 Oct 12:30 AM
The CountryChocolate butter: Does it pass the test?For the first time since the chocolate milk frenzy of 2014, Lewis Road Creamery and Whittaker's have embarked on a new collaboration.22 Oct 11:45 PM
