The CountryFonterra, Greenpeace settle over misleading '100% New Zealand grass-fed' butter claimsGreenpeace filed a lawsuit against Fonterra in 2024 over what it called 'greenwashing'.31 Mar 11:39 PM
PremiumThe CountryFonterra-Lactalis deal: New boss says Kiwi dairy will remain ‘local’ and French want to learn from expertsLactalis says the $4.2 billion acquisition is a major expansion for the French group.31 Mar 04:36 AM
The CountryMeet the 2026 Dairy Woman of the Year finalists The award recognises passion, drive, innovation and leadership in the dairy sector.30 Mar 10:50 PM
PremiumThe CountryMarket close: Warmongering casts shadow as Fonterra posts strong result23 Mar 05:19 AM
PremiumThe Country‘Time for caution’: Fonterra warns on war risks as it delivers bumper profit23 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumOpinionDuncan BridgemanDuncan Bridgeman: Fonterra’s next CEO faces crucial test amid strategy shift16 Mar 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryButter price pain set to stay as global dairy costs keep climbingGlobal butter prices have risen 6.1% since the last GDT sale and 34% since December.04 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryMiddle East exports: NZ dairy, meat exporters monitor US-Iran conflict closely Nearly all New Zealand red meat exports to Arab states transit the Strait of Hormuz.02 Mar 01:51 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGlobal protein boom points to era of $9-plus milk payouts for farmersDairyNZ puts Fonterra farmers' break-even at about $8.50 per kg of milksolids.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Stewart: Fonterra sale once-in-a-generation opportunity for balanceOPINION: The deal represents a watershed moment for New Zealand dairy farmers.27 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmers being cautious with profitsFarmers are funneling strong payouts into debt repayment and on-farm upgrades.24 Feb 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'A game-changer': Fonterra payout surge set to hand each farmer about $480k this seasonANZ expects the dairy payout to give GDP growth a tailwind through to 2026.20 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryFonterra update with Miles Hurrell on The CountryOn today: Miles Hurrell, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Kate Scott, Hamish McKay, and Barry Soper. 20 Feb 12:41 AM
The CountryFonterra plans special divdend, upgrades milk price The forecast milk price range has tightened to $9.20 to $9.80 per kg.19 Feb 08:18 PM
The Country$3.2b windfall: Fonterra farmers back $2.00-a-share capital returnThe $2.00 a share payout, totalling about $3.2b, is expected to be tax-free.18 Feb 10:45 PM
The CountryGreenpeace protest targets revamped Rakaia salmon statueThis year's Rakaia salmon contest will run without anyone catching fish.15 Feb 10:07 PM
The CountryMilk price surge, Mainland windfall: Why this season could be a bumper oneANZ has upgraded its milk price forecast to $9.50 for 2025/26. 09 Feb 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom Mainland to milk powder: Inside Fonterra's high-protein pushFonterra plans to match its 2025 earnings by 2028 without its consumer brands.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy prices surge 6.7% in strongest GDT auction since 2021North Asia bought 42% of today's volumes, with European demand also climbing.04 Feb 03:31 AM
The CountryFonterra opens organic programme to South Island farmersFonterra says rising global demand is driving new organic opportunities for farmers.21 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMilk price outlook: Fonterra forecast may lift if GDT gains holdNew Zealand December milksolids collections climbed 3.1%, near record highs.21 Jan 03:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Shane Jones on Sam Neill and miningOn today: Chris Brandolino, Shane Jones, Geoff Crawford, Andrew Murray, and Jen Corkran. 21 Jan 12:58 AM
The CountryEntries open for farm ownership prizes at NZ Dairy Industry AwardsAwards from ASB and Fonterra help farmers take the next step towards farm ownership.15 Jan 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySummer questions: A year of change for dairy - Fonterra's Matt Bolger reflectsMD of co-operative affairs says the sale of Mainland will deliver value back to farmers. 11 Jan 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLatent demand returns: Big dairy price lift buoys hopes of market turnMiddle East buyers nearly doubled their share of GDT volumes to 21%.07 Jan 12:53 AM
The Country‘An agreement worth supporting’ Labour may rescue India FTA after NZ First says it will vote against it The Government has agreed an FTA with India, although there are limited dairy concessions.22 Dec 05:36 AM
The CountryFonterra cuts milk price forecast after another weak dairy auctionCEO Miles Hurrell blames strong global milk supply and a rising New Zealand dollar.17 Dec 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryASB cuts milk price forecast to $9.20 after another weak dairy auctionGlobal milk output from the US, Europe, Argentina and China is keeping prices weak.17 Dec 04:04 AM
The CountryNinth fall for GDT prices in final auction of the yearWhole milk powder, key to Fonterra payouts, slumped 5.7% in the latest sale.16 Dec 07:46 PM
