The CountryListen: John Wilson on a big year for dairyFonterra's chairman comments on the latest GDT auction (down 0.5%) and looks back on a year where whole milk powder prices have nearly doubled.21 Dec 01:37 AM
BDBDThe CountryMilk prices dip in GDT auctionPrices at Fonterra's fortnightly GlobalDairyTrade auction have dipped slightly.20 Dec 05:28 PM
BDBDThe CountryNZ consumer confidence gainsNew Zealand consumer confidence posted its biggest lift in four years as rural communities were more upbeat after gains in dairy prices18 Dec 10:03 PM
The CountryLewis Road takes on Fonterra in courtLewis Road believes Fonterra has copied its milk packaging for its Kapiti Milk range, including shape and labelling which uses a similar cow.18 Dec 05:52 AM
The CountryListen: Fonterra's Paul Grave on the winter milk changesPaul Grave is Head of the Waikato for Fonterra, he took a break from Christmas madness to chat to Dom George from The Country Early Edition.15 Dec 09:13 PM
The CountryLewis Road boss considers legal actionLewis Road Creamery founder Peter Cullinane won't rule out legal action against Fonterra over allegedly negotiating a "greedy deal" with supermarkets.15 Dec 03:45 AM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra to build $240 million mozzarella plantFonterra will build a $240 million mozzarella plant in South Canterbury, making it the largest producer of natural mozzarella in the Southern Hemisphere.13 Dec 08:28 AM
BDBDThe CountryShare milkers still feeling bank debt pressureA fifth of share milkers who responded to a Federated Farmers survey said they were coming under pressure from their bank on their 13 Dec 04:04 AM
The CountryLewis Road boss: Fonterra 'greedy'Lewis Road Creamery founder Peter Cullinane is accusing Fonterra of negotiating a "greedy" deal with supermarkets.12 Dec 07:45 AM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra farmer payout upgradedFonterra has told shareholders that the indicative payout level this season will be $6.40 per kilogram of milk solids.08 Dec 12:09 AM
The CountryEconomists positive about milk priceEconomists say there is clear upside to $6 milk price forecasts following another strong GlobalDairyTrade auction result.07 Dec 10:20 PM
The CountryMilk tankers to get access to KaikouraFrom Monday milk tankers and other essential freight will be given access in and out of Kaikoura.02 Dec 08:50 PM
The CountryListen: Earthquakes - Fonterra's Stu Gray postpones retirement to help farmersFonterra Head of Co-operative Affairs for Canterbury Stu Gray chats to Dom George about postponing his retirement to help farmers affected by the earthquakes.01 Dec 08:17 PM
The CountrySelling ice cream to ChinaWhen it comes to eating ice cream, the people of Invercargill are New Zealand champions.01 Dec 06:14 PM
The CountryDeloitte Top 200: Biggest profits, lossesFonterra topped the Deloitte Top 200 again this year for profit -- increasing 65 per cent.01 Dec 05:08 PM
The CountryCoal group protests at FonterraA small band of protesters stood outside Fonterra's headquarters in downtown Auckland today to demonstrate against the co-operative's extensive use of coal.01 Dec 05:12 AM
The CountryFonterra supplier in labour abuse scandalDairy giant facing fresh calls to stop use of palm kernel expeller in the wake of "appalling" labour abuse claims against its Singapore-based supplier.01 Dec 02:16 AM
BDBDThe CountrySynlait increases forecast milk priceSouth Island dairy products processor Synlait Milk has increased its forecast farmgate milk price by $1 to $6 per kilogram of milk solids.29 Nov 12:17 AM
The CountryFonterra to launch 'Candy Cheese' in HKFonterra is developing a new range of products to appeal to Asian markets including candy cheese, low salt cheese, and medicinal lactose.28 Nov 03:53 AM
BDBDThe Country22 Kaikoura farms forced to dump milkFonterra Cooperative Group says milk collection has been restored in earthquake damaged Culverden, Waiau and Amuri areas.21 Nov 05:15 PM
The CountryFonterra milk price forecast up on lower productionDeclining global milk production, including in New Zealand, has underpinned a milk price forecast boost by Fonterra yesterday. Fonterra 19 Nov 04:40 AM
The CountryGood news for cash-strapped farmersFonterra today increased its 2016/17 forecast Farmgate Milk Price by 75 cents to $6.00 per kgMS.17 Nov 07:43 PM
The CountryMilk tanker crashes, milk leaks into paddockA Fonterra milk tanker driver was uninjured when his truck and trailer crashed off the road near Woodville this morning. The tanker16 Nov 11:05 PM
The CountryMilk collection in doubt after quakesSome dairy farmers in the South Island might have to dispose of their milk due to road closures and other issues.15 Nov 09:51 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy prices rise again at auctionDairy prices have risen 4.5 per cent at Fonterra's latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.15 Nov 05:41 PM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra expects earthquake disruptionFonterra expects disruption to milk collection and farms that cannot be reached may have to dispose of their milk.14 Nov 08:25 PM
The CountryAuction result lift farm financesFarm finances starting to look much better after a big lift in dairy prices at the latest GloblaDairyTrade sale.02 Nov 03:16 AM
The CountryJohn Wilson - time to review the forecast payout?Fonterra's chairman talks about a great GDT auction result overnight along with the other pressing rural issues of the day.02 Nov 12:52 AM
The CountryMilk price at highest point in 2 yearsEconomists went back to the drawing board to revise up their farmgate milk price forecasts.01 Nov 10:46 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy prices surge at latest auctionAt the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction the key whole milk powder price went up nearly 20 per cent.01 Nov 05:21 PM
The CountryFutures point to firm dairy pricesNZX dairy futures point to another gain at this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction.31 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryNZ butter making its mark globallyAnchor butter is a familiar sight on New Zealand supermarket shelves, but in far-flung Azerbaijan, they are eating it too.28 Oct 02:09 AM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra assesses big drop in milk productionFonterra Cooperative Group is assessing the impact of a big drop in milk production this month on its contract book and future production plans.27 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryFonterra's Stu Gray retiring after 31-years in dairyWhat does 31-years in the dairy industry sound like? Fonterra's Stu Gray catches up with Dom George to recap his interesting and fascinating career.27 Oct 09:51 PM
