The CountryDrought to be declared in South IslandA medium-adverse drought event will be declared and a Government assistance package announced in the South Island today.11 Feb 10:08 PM
The CountryGovt expected to declare drought areasThe Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy, is expected to declare South Canterbury and North Otago drought areas when he visits the rapidly depleting Opuha Dam, near Fairlie, today.11 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryPrices surge at latest dairy auctionDairy prices spiked higher at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction, the GDT price index gaining 9.4 per cent since the last sale on January 21.03 Feb 07:06 PM
DairyFarmers fear rough ride coming upFarmers are "battening down the hatches" as they prepare for a low dairy payout this year and as a full-scale drought approaches South Canterbury and North Otago.28 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryPrices rise at dairy auctionPrices continued to improve at this morning’s GlobalDairyTrade auction, the GDT price index gaining 1 per cent since the last sale a fortnight ago.20 Jan 05:20 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: White Gold Rush hits sticky patchThis will be the year in which New Zealand dairy farmers, companies, investors and their bankers will find themselves consumed by a crucial question - is the White Gold Rush finally over or will....13 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryMercury soars as summer heat sets inSummer is hitting full force, with temperatures rising above 27C north of Auckland and farmers bracing for drought.13 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryConfidence draining in key dairy regionsFalling milk powder prices have hit consumers' economic confidence in the key dairy regions of Southland and the Waikato, says Westpac.13 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryPrices rise at latest dairy auctionDairy farmers were offered a respite from what has so far been a dismal season for prices after the GlobalDairyTrade index gained 3.6 per cent at the first auction for 2015.07 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryPrices up in first dairy auction of 2015The international dairy trade has started 2015 on a positive note at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction, up 3.6 per cent on last month's auction.06 Jan 05:20 PM
BDBDDairyCanterbury farmers fear severe droughtCanterbury is on the verge of a 20th century-style drought with the southern region the driest it has been in a decade, forcing farmers to sell surplus stock and leading to restrictions on irrigation....06 Jan 04:00 PM
DairyA farmer's battle with Nazi cowsA farmer was forced to get rid of a type of cow that was bred by Hitler's scientists because the ultra-aggressive breed tried to kill staff.06 Jan 01:31 AM
DairyFarm and Treasury jitters at dairy priceDairy farmers and the Treasury will be looking to 2015 and beyond with some trepidation after a 52 per cent decline in wholemilk powder prices over the past 12 months.04 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy prices improve at latest auctionDairy prices mostly improved at this morning’s GlobalDairyTrade auction, the GDT price index gaining 2.4 per cent.16 Dec 06:15 PM
The CountryDairy outlook still sound - RabobankThe medium to long term outlook for NZ dairy farmers remains sound, despite yesterday's payout cut, says rural lender Rabobank.10 Dec 09:47 PM
The CountryFonterra launches 'mymilk' subsidiaryFonterra said it had launched a separate milk sourcing subsidiary - mymilk - to grow its market share in the South Island.10 Dec 08:38 PM
The CountryFonterra to cut costs as forecast fallsFonterra plans to cut costs and defer some capital expenditure so that an improved dividend can at least partially offset a likely $6b decline in income for the sector.10 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryFonterra cut to hit farmersThe industry group DairyNZ estimates that one quarter of dairy farmers will have difficulty paying their bills if Fonterra's reduced farmgate milk price comes to pass.10 Dec 12:35 AM
The CountryFonterra slashes milk payout to $4.70Fonterra has this morning cut its forecast farmgate milk price payout to its farmers, with its chairman admitted it'll put pressure on farm budgets.09 Dec 08:30 PM
The CountryANZ admits misleading conduct, settles for $18.5mANZ has admitted misleading conduct over interest rate swaps and up to 178 farmers will now have to decide whether to accept their share of $18.5 million from the bank.03 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryFarmers face water restrictions as El Nino developsNZ farmers are facing summer water restrictions in some regions as an El Nino weather pattern develops.03 Dec 12:49 AM
The CountryWholemilk powder prices continue dropWholemilk powder prices continued to decline while other products showed signs of improvement at this morning’s GlobalDairyTrade auction.02 Dec 06:15 PM
BDBDThe CountryNZ tractor sales hit decade highFarmers have been increasing their spending on equipment as cash flows were boosted by Fonterra's record payout.02 Dec 02:13 AM
The CountryFonterra mulls equity partnership trustFonterra says it had started a consultation process to gauge interest in a proposed equity partnership trust for its farmers.26 Nov 02:37 AM
The CountryGrass will not cut it for cash cowsThe grass-only dairy farm model has become a thing of the past for New Zealand as farmers increasingly turn to supplementary feeds to increase their production.23 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryNZ tractor sales set to match recordNew Zealand tractor sales are expected to match record highs this year, thanks to high milk prices and good growing conditions.18 Nov 02:12 AM
The CountryFonterra payout cut looms as prices fallFonterra now looks certain to drop its farmgate payout to its farmers, after prices fell in the latest overnight dairy auction.17 Nov 09:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra dividend too low, unitholder saysThe Fonterra Shareholders' Fund should be able to raise its 2015 dividend forecast given it expects to pay farmers less for their milk.14 Nov 01:40 AM
The CountryOpen Country says expect reduced dairy payoutPrivate dairy ingredient manufacturer Open Country Dairy has told its suppliers to expect a reduced payout in a range of $4.70 to $4.90 per kg of milksolids for 2014/5.11 Nov 01:08 AM
