Preliminary findings from a five-year study on the use of quality beef sires has confirmed the potential benefits to dairy farmers

DairyNZ's Tactics for Spring events kicked off on the Hauraki Plains last week, aimed at helping farmers manage their pasture during

New Zealand's current account deficit is expected to continue gently narrowing as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP), thanks

Last month's 50c lift to Fonterra's milk price is good news but Rangitikei dairy farmer Greg Maughan says he isn't out of the woods

Dairy Women's Network is urging voters to support rural women to represent them as election season arrives. Now is the time to ensure

Dr. Tim Mackle is the CEO of DairyNZ. He had a chat to The Country Early Edition's Dom George this morning about what's happening

Dom talks Global Dairy Trade with Fonterra's Head of Co-operative Affairs for the Central Districts region Dallen Olson.

Northland dairy farmers hope a GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction yesterday - where prices rose for the fourth auction in a row - will

Dairy prices posted another solid rise at this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction, signalling the first step in a price correction is

More New Zealanders are choosing organic options when shopping, according to a recent report. Two out of three New Zealanders are

The New Zealand dollar surged to a 16-month high after prices rose at the latest GlobaldairyTrade auction.

World dairy prices put on their third significant gain in a row at the latest GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction overnight.

It's been a lifetime in the making, years in its construction, but Dot Smith's fantasy castle is nearly ready.

Jamie Mackay has nicknamed ANZ's rural economist "The Grim Reaper". Could this name be justified or does Con Williams have positive vibes for the rural economy?

Dairy price recovery was the main contributor to another monthly lift in the ANZ commodity price index.

NZ commodity prices rose for a fourth month as the rebound in dairy continued, although a strong kiwi dollar limited gains for local producers.

Signals are pointing to another mad rush for product at this week's GDT auction, according to ANZ rural economist Con Williams.

Signs look good for a further rise in global dairy prices - and maybe a return to profit.

Westland, the second biggest co-op after Fonterra, said the company's forecast average operating surplus had increased .

Heading into a third year of low prices, questions have to be asked whether the dairy industry is on a false path. If so, where is the path back to firm ground?

Tatua opened its own office in Shanghai, imported its own dairy products and is now achieving strong growth in a lucrative market, writes James Penn.

Low milk prices helped drive New Zealand's biggest farmer Landcorp to a net operating loss of $9.4 million in the year to June.

The current damaging period of low dairy incomes requires careful management, says Mark Hiddleston.

Ash-Leigh Campbell is passionate about bringing a Māori perspective to the dairy industry. The 25-year-old Lincoln University

Fonterra has raised its farmgate milk price forecast by 50 cents to $4.75 per kg of milksolids.

The futures market suggests an earnings upgrade might be on the way for Fonterra's farmers.

The dairy sheep industry is gaining traction as a viable alternative to traditional land uses, say rural property experts. As the

COMMENT: Growing competition in NZ dairy market means time is right to adopt growth focus.

Dr Tim Mackle. the chief executive of Dairy NZ comments on last week's positive GDT result, the new breakeven milk price of $5.05 and the elephant in the room in Havelock North.

Fall in farm conversions prompts interest in horticulture, honey and alternatives such as sheep milk.