BDBDDairyFonterra to review governance structureFonterra posed the question of whether a board stacked with farmers has the right skills to drive a global business.31 Jan 10:56 PM
BDBDThe CountryOIO approves Dairy Farms $47m farm buyDairy Farms NZ - likely to list on the NZ stock exchange, has been given permission to buy up South Island farms.29 Jan 12:40 AM
DairyFonterra cuts farmer milk payoutWeakening world dairy prices have pushed Fonterra this morning to announce a cut in its payout to farmers.27 Jan 10:15 PM
The CountryEconomy warning: NZ put on noticeLeading international credit rating agency has downgraded its outlook for New Zealand's economy.26 Jan 07:55 PM
DairyFonterra sees more dairy farmer pain before revivalFonterra chief executive Theo Spierings said more pain lies ahead for farmers as dairy prices continue to weaken and as oil prices plummet.24 Jan 07:30 AM
DairyDairy futures point to weak demandFutures pricing is pointing to dairy prices flattening at tomorrow's GlobalDairyTrade auction as the sector continues to grapple with the same issues that held sway last year - oversupply and low....18 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDDairyOpen Country Dairy cuts milk payoutNew Zealand's second largest dairy processor has reduced its milk payout by 30 cents to an average price of between $4.00-$4.30 per kilogramme.18 Jan 04:54 AM
DairyWorst PR curveballs of 2015From the flag debate to the outrage surrounding the TPPA, this year the government was at the centre of the country's three biggest PR challenges.28 Dec 11:26 PM
The CountryDairy prices eke out small gain in last 2015 auctionDairy prices finished the year on a slightly firmer note at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction, the GDT price index gaining by just 1.9 per cent.15 Dec 08:30 PM
The CountryDairy sector report out: changes mootedA series of recommendations have been made to overhaul the dairy sector after a system investigation sparked by the botulism scare.15 Dec 07:50 AM
BDBDDairyLoan defaults expected in dairy sectorThe Reserve Bank has warned defaults on dairy loans will be likely as cash-flow shortage estimated at $1/kgMS.14 Dec 11:32 PM
The CountryFonterra holds milk price steadyFonterra has maintained milk price at $4.60 per kilo, but scrapped a farmer support scheme.09 Dec 07:40 PM
The CountryFarmgate milk price waiting gamePressure is mounting on Fonterra to cut its farmgate milk price forecast at this week's board meeting, but it's looking like a close call.07 Dec 10:00 PM
The CountryActivists' ad 'grossly irresponsible'Animal welfare group SAFE placed a graphic advertisement to shame NZ's dairy industry in the Guardian newspaper.06 Dec 08:47 PM
OpinionAnne Galloway: Right questions key to progress in dairy debate'Is our dairy industry built on cruelty?" That was the question posed by TVNZ's Sunday programme which broadcast evidence covertly filmed by FarmWatch and Safe activists.01 Dec 08:28 PM
BDBDDairyFonterra strikes multi-million deal with Aussie firmFonterra has signed a deal with an Australian infant formula plant.01 Dec 06:26 PM
The Country'Like going through a meat grinder'Fonterra's board and top management faced a tetchy reception at the annual meeting from shareholders looking at two straight years of low milk prices.25 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra AGM: No cuts to boardFonterra has affirmed its guidance for the 2016 milk payout to farmers, although chairman John Wilson said it was dependent on next year's global dairy prices.25 Nov 12:25 AM
The CountryHope rises for dairy prices next yearInternational dairy prices are at a "particularly bad" part of the cycle, but are expected to improve substantially in the first half of next year.22 Nov 04:00 PM
DairyThe power play for FonterraDissidents want to trim the dairy giant's board - is it just a bid to lift performance, or a sign of deeper political tensions?19 Nov 04:30 PM
The CountryThird fall in a row for world dairy pricesThe August-September price bubble has popped, according to a dairy broker.17 Nov 04:19 PM
DairyFonterra lifts earnings forecastAn improved financial performance from Fonterra over the first quarter is serving to at least partly counterbalance a decline in global dairy prices.16 Nov 04:00 PM
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
BDBDDairyBNZ cuts forecast for Fonterra payoutBank of New Zealand cut its forecast for Fonterra Cooperative Group's payout to farmers this season amid continued weakness in dairy prices.13 Nov 10:00 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Fonterra sour on formula moveFonterra boss Theo Spierings wasn't mincing his words this week when asked about rival Synlait Milk's moves to sell cut-price infant formula in China.12 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryRacism risks NZ prosperity - economistTop economist says "racist attitudes" towards Chinese immigration and investment could damage a relationship with China that promises to deliver "big waves".09 Nov 12:16 AM
The Country'EU threat to NZ China dairy trade'Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings says losing Chinese market share to European dairy competitors is a concern for New Zealand.08 Nov 10:30 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
DairyFonterra back on track in Sri LankaFonterra's Sri Lanka business has fully recovered after a 2013 food safety scare sparked public protests and forced the temporary closure of its operations there.02 Nov 04:00 PM
