The CountryWhat happens at 431AM?Scott Walls updates us on what's happening with Fonterra in the Taranaki region.01 Sep 09:58 PM
The CountryAgribusiness: Big swings in the farming cycleWestpac's Karen Silk says the bank is confident the problems facing NZ dairy farmers are cyclical.30 Aug 10:33 PM
The CountryWestland raises forecast by 20cWestland, the second biggest co-op after Fonterra, said the company's forecast average operating surplus had increased .30 Aug 10:10 PM
The CountryHigh value products need a point of differenceHeading 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?30 Aug 09:30 PM
DairyAgribusiness: Co-op makes its own destinyTatua opened its own office in Shanghai, imported its own dairy products and is now achieving strong growth in a lucrative market, writes James Penn.30 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryDairy weighs on Landcorp resultLow milk prices helped drive New Zealand's biggest farmer Landcorp to a net operating loss of $9.4 million in the year to June.30 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryManaging risk key to dairy farming futureThe current damaging period of low dairy incomes requires careful management, says Mark Hiddleston.30 Aug 03:00 PM
The CountryDairy from a Maori perspectiveAsh-Leigh Campbell is passionate about bringing a Māori perspective to the dairy industry. The 25-year-old Lincoln University 26 Aug 07:00 AM
The CountryFonterra ups milk price forecast by 50cFonterra has raised its farmgate milk price forecast by 50 cents to $4.75 per kg of milksolids.24 Aug 08:40 PM
The CountryNZX market points to milk price upgradeThe futures market suggests an earnings upgrade might be on the way for Fonterra's farmers.24 Aug 06:19 AM
The CountryInterest in dairy sheep buildsThe dairy sheep industry is gaining traction as a viable alternative to traditional land uses, say rural property experts. As the 24 Aug 02:45 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFonterra raring to shake supply shacklesCOMMENT: Growing competition in NZ dairy market means time is right to adopt growth focus.23 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country'It's hard to refute speculation' Dr Tim Mackle on the Havelock North water crisisDr 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.23 Aug 01:45 AM
The CountrySheep milk: Is this the future of farming?Fall in farm conversions prompts interest in horticulture, honey and alternatives such as sheep milk.19 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryRabobank's Emma Higgins says dairy 'has a way to go'Rabobank Dairy Analyst Emma Higgins urges caution despite yesterday's stellar Global Dairy Trade auction which result in a 19% lift 18 Aug 02:12 AM
The CountryAndrew Hoggard remains cautious over latest GDT resultFederated Farmers Chair Andrew Hoggard is keeping a lid on his GDT excitement.17 Aug 03:22 AM
The CountryJohn Wilson - has the dairy industry turned a corner?John Wilson, The Fonterra chairman comments on the great GDT result overnight.17 Aug 01:36 AM
The CountryIs Nathan Penny right about the $6 payout?Nathan Penny: ASB's rural economist, the man we affectionately coined Pollyanna Penny, has now been christened 'The Oracle' after this last night's stunning GDT auction result.17 Aug 01:24 AM
The CountryWorld dairy prices soar in latest auctionHas dairy turned the corner? Latest price 'couldn't come at a better time'.16 Aug 07:15 PM
The CountryGleam of hope for our dairy farmersDairy farmers are in line for a confidence booster if futures market pricing for this week's GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction is anything to go by.14 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryNurture your team and grass regrowthBay farmers are being urged to protect pasture growth for spring and take care of their own welfare following wet weather conditions. DairyNZ 11 Aug 04:00 AM
The CountryJacqueline Rowarth: Flaws to idea of reducing dairy herdA suggestion that New Zealand should remove 80per cent of dairy cows to return to a natural environment overlooks various fundamental 10 Aug 11:20 PM
The CountryAnn Thompson: Time to make your plans for futureThe dairy industry is facing its third season of low payouts. It's been tough and farmers have been looking out for their families10 Aug 10:40 PM
The CountryAndy Thompson on dairy 'I don't think people realise how deep the pain is'Andy Thompson says there's a lot of stoicism in the dairy industry and people don't realise how much hurt is going on under the surface.10 Aug 02:59 AM
The CountryMilk price indicators look positiveDairy futures trading over last few days suggests physical prices could be in for another big jump at next Wednesday's bi-monthly GlobalDairyTrade auction.09 Aug 05:00 PM
DairyLandcorp signals green shiftEconomists say Landcorp's decision to stop using palm kernel expeller (PKE) as a supplementary feed is a sign of things to come.08 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFinally some good news for dairyIndustry body DairyNZ says the increased dividend and the maintained $4.25 kilogram of milk solids Fonterra farmgate milk price is 05 Aug 09:00 PM
The CountryMark Robinson's Fonterra UpdateFonterra's Southland/Otago Head Mark Robinson chats to The Country Early Edition's Dom George about what's happening in his patch at the moment.04 Aug 10:29 PM
The CountryGreen shoots of recovery for Fonterra?Fonterra's Chief Operating Officer for Farm Source reviews the latest GDT auction which resulted in a 6.6% rise in dairy commodity prices, while whole milk powder lifted 9.9%.03 Aug 02:17 AM
The CountryNorthland dairy farmers running at a lossNorthland dairy farmers are losing up to 75 cents on every kilogram of milk solids produced, and the low farmgate milk price will 02 Aug 08:28 PM
The CountryDairy prices up 6.6pc overnightWorld dairy prices have shot higher at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, with the GDT price index gaining 6.6pc.02 Aug 07:20 PM
The CountryJohn Wilson: Fonterra farmers should still watch their budgetsFonterra's chairman talks about today's announcement about the earnings per share forecast for the 2016-17 season and the farmgate milk price forecast remaining at $4.25.01 Aug 01:53 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Tide going out on global tradeCOMMENT: Looking beyond dairy, the picture is one of faltering growth in world trade volumes and mounting protectionism.28 Jul 10:15 PM
The CountryFonterra update: little things can make a big difference in tough timesFonterra's Bay of Plenty Head of Co-operative affairs Lisa Payne updates us on what's happening in the region at the moment.28 Jul 09:00 PM
