The CountryBudget: Farming leader wants tax helpFarmers don't expect special treatment from this year's Budget, but some recognition of the impact that the drought has had on farm finances would be a welcome move.18 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFarm prices still rising despite milk price slumpFarm prices have continued to rise, despite the near halving of milk prices over the last year, according to REINZ.18 May 03:20 AM
DairyFonterra told to step up to plateFonterra's strategy has to start delivering or its market share will shrink further, says Federated Farmers Otago dairy chairman Stephen Crawford.17 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmers may not get July paymentFonterra farmers have been tipped to go without a "retro" payment in July as the co-operative rebalances.15 May 05:00 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Should farming go indoors?We continue to strive for higher production in farming to raise more profit per square metre of land, writes Sam Judd. Perhaps there is a way to make a shed which is nice for the animals, with room to move around whilst still productive?13 May 11:45 PM
The CountryNZ sheep numbers fall to 72-year lowThe old joke that there's nothing in New Zealand but sheep may have run its course, as stock numbers hit lows not seen since during the Second World War.13 May 12:27 AM
DairyDairy an "area of risk": Reserve BankThe Reserve Bank has singled out the New Zealand dairy sector as an "area of risk" for the financial system.12 May 09:20 PM
DairyMarket braces for low milk price forecastFonterra will late this month release its milk price forecast for 2015/16 and indications are that it will be towards the lower end of market expectations.11 May 05:00 PM
The CountryDairy Auction: Prices fall againInternational dairy prices fell for the fourth time in a row at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction.05 May 06:55 PM
The CountryFarmers in 'better shape' for low payoutANZ New Zealand boss David Hisco says the country's biggest bank is working closely with rural customers as falling dairy prices begin to bite, but farmers are better placed to deal with the....05 May 05:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryCommodity prices plunge - led by dairyNew Zealand commodity prices had their biggest decline since the height of the global financial crisis in 2008, led by falling dairy product prices.04 May 02:00 AM
The CountryUS dry could support dairy pricesDrought conditions are biting into California's dairy production, which could end up being supportive for international dairy prices, say analysts.27 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryHi-tech cattle stall aims for better herdsCalfsmart is the brainchild of Ben Neal, a 35-year-old mechanical engineer who grew up on a dairy farm in Dannevirke.22 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyColombia taps Kiwi dairy technologyA Waikato farm development company - Dairy Solutionz - will open a 117ha, 300-cow demonstration dairy in the Narino region of south Colombia tomorrow.20 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmers face major cashflow issuesDairy farm bank balances will be heading into the red this winter and spring, producing some short-term but significant cashflow management challenges.19 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryDairy prices continue declineInternational dairy prices fell for the third time in a row at this morning’s GlobalDairyTrade auction.15 Apr 05:27 PM
Rural PropertyFarm sales robustThe rural property market has remained remarkably resilient in the face of lower farm-gate prices and dry summer conditions, with prices - by some measures - returning to pre-global financial crisis....13 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDThe CountrySanford looks to lay off 232 Chch staffSanford, New Zealand's largest listed fishing group, is in consultations with 232 staff who look likely to lose their jobs at the company.09 Apr 02:00 AM
The CountryWorld dairy prices slide 10.8pcDairy product prices declined in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, led by a slump in prices for butter milk powder and whole milk powder.01 Apr 10:50 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Plan to can middle-men milking parentsA major disruptive play will be launched in the Chinese baby formula market in Beijing today which could ultimately have a big impact - some say seismic - on the price paid for imported product by....31 Mar 08:57 PM
The CountryUpset farmers dump pooAn ongoing dispute with a North Otago farmer who says he is at his wit's end has landed the Otago Regional Council in the poo - literally.30 Mar 05:51 PM
The CountryFonterra expected to hold forecastEconomists expect Fonterra to stick with its $4.70 per kg farm gate milk price forecast for 2014/15 when it reports its first-half result tomorrow.23 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy sector tipped to deal with EU boostThe dairy industry can weather the prospect of increased production from the EU once quotas are lifted on April 1, says the chief executive of the farmer-funded DairyNZ.23 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy farmers pin hopes on dividendFarmers will be looking to Fonterra's dividend to at least partially offset what is likely to be a low farmgate milk price this season after dairy prices fell by 8.8 per cent.18 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Wild swings look like becoming part of the landscapeJust when you thought it was safe to venture into the dairy market, prices drop by 8.8 per cent.18 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryWinning streak over as dairy prices fallInternational dairy prices fell by 8.8 per cent at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction - the first sale to be held since the 1080 infant formula scare.17 Mar 07:10 PM
