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
DairyFonterra sells Australian Bega stakeFonterra said it had sold its 9 per cent stake in Australia's Bega Cheese, which it has held since 2013, for A$74 million.01 Nov 09:30 PM
BDBDDairyMilk powder price dip pickedThe price for New Zealand's key dairy export, whole milk powder, may drop about 5 per cent at this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction amid lacklustre demand.01 Nov 04:00 PM
DairyChina's easing of one child policy good for NZ dairyChina's decision to allow all married couples to have two children will be supportive for the New Zealand dairy industry, but only "at the margin", ANZ Bank said in a commentary.29 Oct 10:15 PM
DairyFonterra hits production seasonal peakFonterra said its milk production hit a seasonal high of 86.9 million litres on October 22 - down 3 per cent from last season's peak.29 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryPressure on declining milk productionSeptember saw a 7.2 per cent decrease in milk production.27 Oct 12:20 AM
BDBDDairyFonterra's long-term credit ratings cutFonterra's long-term credit rating has been cut by Fitch Ratings.22 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryDairy prices end four-sale winning streakWorld dairy prices were down 3.1 per cent in the latest overnight auction.20 Oct 09:15 PM
DairyMilk supply about to hit seasonal peakFonterra's milk production is close to hitting its seasonal peak.19 Oct 04:00 PM
DairyFonterra downgrade means higher debt costsFonterra faces higher borrowing costs now its credit rating has been downgraded from "A" to "A minus".14 Oct 08:30 PM
