The CountryWilma's Whey: Taking time for a refreshIt's good to see some positive signs on the dairy horizon after a busy and stressful couple of years. This has been compounded by 21 Oct 10:30 PM
The CountrySeeking greener dairy pasturesThe hunt is on for great dairy pastures in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Entries are open for the Pasture Renewal Persistence Competition 20 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryAussie milk co-op cuts forecastsAustralia, like New Zealand, is facing sharply lower milk production because of a wetter-than-normal spring.20 Oct 01:18 AM
The CountryCracks found in Fonterra silosCracks have been found in more silos at Fonterra factories after the collapse of a milk silo at the co-operative's Edendale plant 19 Oct 11:30 PM
The CountryFree lunch on offer in Hawera tomorrowAn event tomorrow in Hawera is all part of the build-up to marking a major milestone for Taranaki's longest-running dairying contest. Next 19 Oct 11:00 PM
The CountryDairy forecasts upgraded on auction liftTwo big banks have upgraded their farmgate milk price forecasts after a modest gain in product prices at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.19 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryAndy Thompson is after Jamie Mackay's jobToday our West Coast cow cocky comments on life after farming, bird's nests and blood pressure.19 Oct 12:59 AM
The CountryListen: GDT review with Fonterra's Miles HurrellFonterra’s COO of Farm Source comments on the GDT result, seasonal production volumes and the Milk for Schools programme paying real dividends.Watch19 Oct 12:32 AM
BDBDThe CountryDairy prices improve slightly, up 1.4pcInternational dairy prices improved slightly at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction, gaining by 1.4 per cent since the last sale early this month.18 Oct 04:17 PM
The CountryA low input system for every seasonTaranaki dairy farmers Rachel and Kenneth Short say despite a potential increase in forecast milk price, they won't be making any 17 Oct 08:10 PM
The CountryKids' milk intake up with free schemeMore kids are consuming at least the recommended minimum amount of dairy following the supply of a daily drink of milk in schools, new research has found.17 Oct 07:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryNZX futures signal whole milk powder prices will riseWhole milk powder, is expected to rise at this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction after two consecutive declines, according to traders.17 Oct 12:16 AM
The CountryBenefits of top sires confirmedThe final report of a five-year study into the use of quality beef genetics in a dairy beef supply chain was released this week, confirming 14 Oct 09:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryCommerce Commission widens Fonterra reviewing processThe antitrust regulator released its draft report on Fonterra's 2016/17 milk price manual, which for the first time includes sales outside GDT...14 Oct 03:41 AM
The CountryMilk prices just 'catching their breath'Dairy prices have registered their first fall in the headline GlobalDairyTrade index since July, following a price surge over the 13 Oct 04:00 AM
The CountryDairy support label criticisedNorthland clean river campaigner Millan Ruka is convinced a new category of "dairy support cattle" is helping dairy farmers dodge 13 Oct 02:30 AM
The CountryFonterra strategy gaining tractionFonterra's strategy of shifting more milk, quicker, into the value-added side of the business is gaining momentum after getting off 12 Oct 03:03 AM
The CountryHundreds of litres of milk poured on blazeA dairy farmer's quick thinking helped save a family home from being devastated by fire.11 Oct 09:43 PM
The CountryMilk plant ground brokenThe ground has been broken at the site of a new milk powder factory near Gore, although a company is yet to be contracted to build 07 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryAndrew Hoggard on the GDTA - 'Don't get too excited by one result'Federated Farmers Dairy Chair Andrew Hoggard caught up with Dom George to talk all things dairy.05 Oct 10:30 PM
The CountryGDT fall as dairy 'catches breath'Dairy prices have registered their first fall in the headline GlobalDairyTrade index since July, following a price surge over the 05 Oct 09:34 PM
The CountryDairy hub to address sector's specific challengesTwo adjoining sheep and beef farms near Invercargill will be converted to dairying this season to create the Southern Dairy Hub. The 05 Oct 02:30 AM
The CountryNathan Penny on the latest GDT auctionASB Rural Economist Nathan Penny talks the highs and lows of the dairy industry with Dom George.05 Oct 01:46 AM
The CountryFonterra Chairman John Wilson - we expect prices to 'bounce around'The Fonterra Chairman talks GDT results, the Governance vote and...cocaine??05 Oct 12:27 AM
BDBDThe CountryMilk price falls 3pc at GDT auctionThe decline is the first in five auctions.04 Oct 05:45 PM
The CountryTatua Dairy's success - a lesson for Fonterra?Tatua Dairy's CEO Paul McGilvary talks about the co-operative's payout for the 2015/16 season.30 Sep 12:52 AM
BDBDThe CountryWestland Milk to build infant formula plantWestland Milk joins Hong Kong-listed Ausnutria Dairy to build a new infant formula plant operating under the Pure Nutrition moniker.29 Sep 09:33 PM
The CountryThings are looking up for Fonterra says Mark RobinsonPositive vibes in the dairy industry?29 Sep 08:56 PM
The CountryRabobank forecasts $6/kg milk priceRural lending specialist Rabobank expects farmgate milk prices to lift towards the low $6.00 per kg mark, up from its previous forecast 29 Sep 03:56 AM
The CountryRabobank's positive Dairy Quarterly Report with Emma HigginsRabobank dairy analyst Emma Higgins reviews the bank's latest Dairy Quarterly Report and makes a stunning $6 call for the 2016-17 season.29 Sep 01:11 AM
The Country'Blow out' in trade deficitA slump in dairy and beef exports and higher than expected imports have left a $1.26 billion trade deficit...26 Sep 08:02 PM
BDBDThe CountryEuro farmers scale back milk productionEuropean farmers scaled back their milk production in June, the first time they've done so since March 2015, Fonterra Cooperative 26 Sep 02:08 AM
BDBDThe CountryDairy, meat exports dropNew Zealand's trade deficit widened to the biggest monthly gap since September 2014 as dairy and meat exports slumped in August. The 25 Sep 11:20 PM
The CountryStrong kiwi continues to take the gloss offThe ongoing strength of the New Zealand dollar continues to undermine most agricultural exporters in general.25 Sep 10:20 PM
