The CountryNZ dollar falls on weak dairy auctionThe New Zealand dollar fell after prices for the nation's largest commodity export declined in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight.01 Jul 06:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryFutures point to further dairy auction fallsThe price for NZ's key dairy export, whole milk powder, is set to decline further at tonight's GlobalDairyTrade auction.01 Jul 03:15 AM
The CountryPrice of milk: Kiwis not ripped offPrime Minister John Key says overseas markets are causing high prices for milk at home.28 Jun 08:34 PM
BDBDDairyFarmer confidence lowest in nearly 10 yearsNew Zealand farmer confidence slumped to the lowest level in a decade in the second quarter as dairy farmers turned gloomy.23 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryDairy prices keep slippingDairy prices eased at the latest GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction but the sale gave away little on where the market, and interest rates, will go in the months ahead.17 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmers unhappy with Silver Fern FarmsSilver Fern shareholders are seeking to force a special meeting to discuss the benefits of a merger with Alliance Group.17 Jun 01:51 AM
The CountryDairy farm prices fallDairy farm prices eased in the three months to May according to REINZ's latest rural report.16 Jun 10:06 PM
The CountryDairy Auction: Dairy prices slip againDairy prices slipped again at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction, the GDT price index falling by 1.3 per cent.16 Jun 07:50 PM
The CountryFonterra head's 'absurd' salaryOpposition parties have labelled Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings' $4.18m salary as "absurd".14 Jun 11:50 PM
The CountryFarmers rise above price shock to go shoppingFarmers have overcome the shell shock of very low milk prices to turn out in force at Fieldays - New Zealand's biggest agricultural event.12 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryMedia told of job cuts before staffMedia were told that hundreds of Fonterra jobs were to be axed, hours before staff heard the news.11 Jun 01:10 AM
The CountryDairy not biggest cheese: EnglishBill English says that while the dairy industry was an important one, it was not necessarily as big as many thought.11 Jun 12:00 AM
The CountryDepression: Farmers need to take careA national programme to address rural depression will be developed in recognition of challenging times for farmers including volatility in milk prices.10 Jun 10:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryChicken farming firm ProTen raises $36mProTen, an Australian chicken farming business whose shares trade on New Zealand's Unlisted market, raised A$34 million ($36.5 million) to fund growth and repay financing.10 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFieldays underway at Mystery CreekThe New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays is underway at Mystery Creek Events Center, Hamilton. Watch10 Jun 04:42 AM
BDBDThe CountryLayoffs expected at FonterraFonterra says it will lay off hundreds of its 1500 head office staff in a major review following the decline in dairy prices.10 Jun 02:20 AM
BDBDThe CountryMilk production to boost economy by $1.8bAgriHQ forecasts increased milk production and a higher forecast payout to dairy farmers will bolster the economy.09 Jun 11:26 PM
The CountryPrimary industries revenue forecast to drop 8pcMPI forecasts revenue from primary industries will drop to $35.2 billion in the year to June.08 Jun 10:00 PM
The CountrySorting out a wee problemTwo Auckland men met about two years ago and in that short time they have discovered they have the same passion - cleaning up waterways.08 Jun 05:00 PM
DairyLochinver purchase stallsThe sale of Lochinver station to Chinese interests spearheaded by Shanghai Pengxin reignited concerns about farm sales to foreigners during the election campaign.07 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryLow milk prices risk to banksTwo successive years of low milk prices will increase pressure on the asset quality of New Zealand banks, says ratings agency Fitch.05 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Saudi deal lacked controlMurray McCully's controversial $10m deal bypassed the normal Govt control channels, writes Fran O'Sullivan. "The deal is now being challenged as an outright bribe."03 Jun 07:00 PM
The CountrySixth drop in a row for dairy pricesThe yawning gap between supply and demand once again made its presence felt at the latest GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction.03 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryDairy Auction: Sixth successive declineInternational dairy prices continued to fall as the market struggles to recover from a supply/demand imbalance and subdued demand from China.02 Jun 05:40 PM
DairyChief confident prices will reboundThe next eight months will be lean for dairy farmers but Rabobank NZ chief Ben Russell says he is confident the downturn will be cyclical and one most farmers can cope with.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: IPO puts spotlight on Aussie dairy sectorTrust set-up raises issue of whether farmer shareholder and external investor interests in Fonterra are fully aligned.29 May 05:00 PM
The CountryANZ's rate swap breachANZ breached the Fair Trading Act for misleadingly representing interest rate swaps to some customers.27 May 10:30 PM
The CountryFonterra cuts payout forecastFonterra's cut its payout forecast by 10c to $4.40 a kilo of milk solids and says it expects to pay out $5.25 a kilo for next season.27 May 09:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryWorld dairy prices dip 2.2pcThere's been another fall in world dairy prices, with the GDT index down to its lowest level since August 2009.19 May 07:10 PM
The CountryFarm prices up despite dairy price dropFarm prices have continued to rise, despite the near halving of milk prices over the past year, according to Real Estate Institute of New Zealand data.18 May 05:00 PM
