The CountryNZ's dairy cow population hits 5mIn 2014/15, dairy companies processed 21.3 billion litres of milk containing 1.89 billion kilograms of milksolids.16 Nov 04:07 AM
The CountryFonterra lifts earnings forecastThere's some good news from the dairy sector today, with Fonterra saying its financial performance is improving.15 Nov 09:35 PM
The CountryFonterra's catching up, says top Asia manConsumer and food service came in at $408 million, up 216 per cent on the previous year's.15 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountryFive big rural lenders to conduct 'stress test'Reserve Bank has asked the country's five biggest rural lenders to conduct a "stress test" of their exposure to dairy farm debt, and had encouraged them to set aside provisions .10 Nov 09:45 PM
The CountryGreg Muir: Farming and the future of foodFarming is largely a long term intergenerational business. But what could that future look like?06 Nov 12:10 AM
The CountryIrrigated land rising quicklyNew Zealand has about 720,000ha of land under irrigation, but about half that again could be sustainably irrigated by 2025, an industry body says.05 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryPayout prospects fall as world dairy prices dropAny chance of an upgrade in Fonterra's farmer payout became more remote today after a big drop in world dairy prices.03 Nov 10:30 PM
The CountryEmissions tax touted for farmersFarmers might have to pay for their emissions like everyone else under a revision of the Government's main climate change policy.27 Oct 04:30 PM
The CountryFarmers back Silver Fern China DealSilver Fern Farms shareholders have voted strongly in favour of a 50/50 joint venture with China's Shanghai Maling Aquarius16 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country$10.9 million granted to food researchersFood researchers have been granted $10.9 million under a new Government scheme designed to encourage scientific brilliance and boost exports.12 Oct 09:22 PM
The CountrySilver Fern board won't be movedSilver Fern Farms chairman Rob Hewett said the board remained convinced that a joint venture proposal from Shanghai Maling Aquarius was the best choice.12 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryLandcorp backs alternative Silver Fern planState owned farmer Landcorp says it supports an alternative recapitalisation plan for the giant meat company.11 Oct 09:30 PM
The CountryAlternate plan pushed for SFFA group of Silver Fern Farms shareholders who oppose the company's proposed joint venture with Shanghai Maling Aquarius say their offer of a $90 million alternative capital raising proposal remains a live issue just days before the deal goes to the vote.07 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryTatua dairy earnings tumble 11pcWaikato dairy co-op Tatua says earnings before tax fell by 11.1pc to $121.2m, reflecting falling commodities prices.28 Sep 10:15 PM
BDBDThe CountrySFF merger would create 'a big whale'Alliance chairman Murray Taggart says any Silver Fern merger Farms risks making a "big beached whale" of the meat industry.28 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountryBeef exports hit record $3bBeef exports have hit $3 billion - a record high, driven by international shortages, rising local production, and a falling New Zealand dollar, Statistics NZ said.28 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: It's takeover time and China is readyMaling's proposal to acquire 50% of Silver Fern Farms reaffirms that Chinese investors are interested in New Zealand's rural and food-based assets.25 Sep 05:00 PM
DairyFonterra result gives dairy farmers hopeFonterra is reporting a big turnaround in annual profit and a much improved forecast cash payout for the current year.24 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountrySynlait profits halve as milk prices dropCanterbury dairy company Synlait Milk has almost halved its net profit for the July year to $10.6 million.21 Sep 09:20 PM
The CountryDairy farmers feel pressure of low pricesLow dairy prices have continued to weigh heavily on farmer sentiment, according to Rabobank's Rural Confidence Survey.21 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra slashes another 227 jobsChief executive Theo Spierings says dairy giant has to make tough decisions as review increases job cuts to 750.20 Sep 11:18 PM
OpinionLochinver conundrum has knock-on effectsThe blocking of a sale of Lochinver Farm will be welcomed by those with a narrow, not to say xenophobic, view of the national interest.18 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryWill auction jump mean farmer payout hike?Does this morning's big jump in world dairy prices mean an increased payout for farmers? There might be a long way to go.15 Sep 11:15 PM
The CountryBetter dairy prices tippedPrices are expected to rise at this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction but doubts remain as to how much further improvement is in store.14 Sep 02:45 AM
The CountryFonterra pulls more product from auctionFonterra is cutting back the amount of product it sells on its GlobalDairyTrade auction platform for the next 12 months.10 Sep 08:55 PM
The CountrySheep and beef profits due for boostPre-tax profits for an average sheep and beef farm in New Zealand will increase to $109,900 this season - 9.6 per cent more than last season, but 3.1 per cent below the five-year average, Beef and Lamb New Zealand says in its 2016/6 season outlook.10 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryChinese want 50pc of Silver Fern FarmsDeal would increase dominance of New Zealand's biggest meat exporter but erode farmer control of the industry.03 Sep 11:50 PM
The CountryMilk output surges despite low pricesLow world dairy prices aren't stopping the NZ industry - production was up 13pc last month from July last year.03 Sep 09:30 PM
The CountryFarmers happy with banks, says Fed surveyBanks appear to have come to the party for NZ farmers needing support during the dairy downturn.02 Sep 11:15 PM
The CountryReferendum vital for meat industryBeef + Lamb New Zealand undertakes a referendum by asking farmers if they want the organisation to continue.02 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra auction tactic succeedsFonterra's move to cut the amount it sells on its global dairy auction appears to have worked.02 Sep 01:15 AM
The CountryWhy bison is the new beefThe grass-fed meat has fewer calories, less cholesterol or fat than beef, and consumers can't seem to get enough.31 Aug 12:24 AM
The CountryLandcorp profits plunge 84pcState-owned farmer Landcorp said its profit fell by 84 per cent due mostly due to lower milk and lamb prices.26 Aug 09:45 PM
