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
PremiumThe 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 Country'Too much milk for the market': Farmers can expect weaker milk prices – Rabobank10 Dec 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Global milk faucets are flowing': Analysts warn of price pressure aheadFutures point to a $9.77/kg payout, below Fonterra's $10 midpoint forecast.11 Nov 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Is a2 Milk on a roll again?Shares in a2 Milk have rallied by about 77% so far this year.06 Nov 08:00 PM
The Country'Close to a 16-year low': Farm loan arrears fall on high dairy and beef pricesThe Reserve Bank warns tariffs and dry weather could still threaten farm returns.04 Nov 10:56 PM
The CountryGDT: Dairy prices fall for sixth straight auctionThe latest drop follows a 1.4% dip two weeks ago.04 Nov 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Is it Fonterra's time to shine?OPINION: Fonterra has come to the end of its multibillion-dollar divestment programme. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat Fonterra's $4.2b Mainland deal means for its farmers and futureEach farmer stands to gain about $400,000 from the capital return.30 Oct 04:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra saleMiles Hurrell, Emma Poole, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Mark Copeland, and Chris Russell.30 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryFarmers give green light to Fonterra's sale of consumer business to Lactalis Mainland's sale will mean a $2 per share capital return for Fonterra's farmers. 29 Oct 10:55 PM
The CountryWhat will farmers spend their $200,000 each on if Fonterra sale goes through?'It’s not going to all go on gold-plated utes and tractors.'29 Oct 08:42 PM
The Country$152m windfall for Northland dairy farmers from Fonterra sale likely spent on debtMost farmers plan to use the payout to cut debt amid global uncertainty.29 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat’s at stake as Fonterra farmers decide fate of $4.2b Lactalis dealThe deal would see Fonterra’s Anchor and Mainland brands sold to Lactalis.27 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryGDT technical glitch delays resultsInitial results showed a whopping 22% increase before prices disappeared altogether.22 Oct 03:05 AM
The CountryWhy Fonterra's selling its dairy brands - and why is Winston angry about it?It's a billion-dollar deal that will change the shape of New Zealand's dairy industry.22 Oct 01:20 AM
The CountryFonterra to boost butter production after selling off brandsThe dairy giant will spend $75 million to expand butter production.21 Oct 11:16 PM
The CountryPeters warns Fonterra deal may need Parliament scrutinyDavid Seymour says only those ‘milking cows’ should decide Fonterra’s future.17 Oct 02:20 AM
The Country'No bonus payment': Fonterra hits back after Peters questions $4.2b Mainland sale planFonterra says farmers will vote on the sale to France’s Lactalis on October 30.09 Oct 04:15 AM
The CountryWinston Peters questions $4b Fonterra sale to French dairy giant LactalisThe NZ First leader says Fonterra risks giving away Anchor and Mainland too cheaply.09 Oct 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWestpac holds $10/kg milk price forecast despite softer dairy auctionHigher world production is putting downward pressure on Global Dairy Trade prices.07 Oct 09:28 PM
The CountryInside the Kiwi cream cheese factory whipping up treats for Asia“We can’t make enough cream cheese at the moment."06 Oct 02:09 AM
The CountryNZ Dairy Industry Awards open next weekEntries for Share Farmer, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year open on October 6.30 Sep 03:01 AM
The CountryWood-fired future: Bioenergy sector eyes green energy boomWoody biomass from forestry or wood processing could be turned into bioenergy.29 Sep 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy giants upbeat despite tariffs and global volatilityNZ secured the first dairy free trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council.26 Sep 07:00 AM
The CountryLatest farmgate milk payout a 'fantastic result' – FedsWayne Langford says latest record payout means farmers can be optimistic about the future.25 Sep 11:34 PM
