DairyLow dairy prices depress indexANZ's commodity price index fell for the ninth month in a row in November, as milk powder prices hit five-year lows.02 Dec 04:00 PM
DairyTerms of trade picked to fall furtherFalling dairy prices have begun to undermine one of the foundations of the economic upswing, rising national income from the most favourable terms of trade.01 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy payout below $5 a kg pickedTomorrow will see the last GlobalDairyTrade auction before Fonterra releases its revised farmgate milk price forecast for 2014/15.01 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryFonterra mulls equity partnership trustFonterra says it had started a consultation process to gauge interest in a proposed equity partnership trust for its farmers.26 Nov 02:37 AM
DairyBeef prices continue to set recordsGlobal dairy markets have plummeted but New Zealand beef prices have continued to hit record highs, while sheepmeat prices have stayed firm, Rabobank says.24 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy in the doldrumsDairy farmers should be able to weather a low payout for the current season, thanks to last year's record milk price, but two poor seasons in a row would put the sector under financial stress,....19 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryNZ tractor sales set to match recordNew Zealand tractor sales are expected to match record highs this year, thanks to high milk prices and good growing conditions.18 Nov 02:12 AM
The CountryFonterra payout cut looms as prices fallFonterra now looks certain to drop its farmgate payout to its farmers, after prices fell in the latest overnight dairy auction.17 Nov 09:00 PM
The CountryExploiting Russia sanctions 'a bad look'John Key says major companies have been asked not to exploit the gap left by other countries' trade sanctions on Russia because to do so would be a "terrible look" for NZ.16 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra dividend too low, unitholder saysThe Fonterra Shareholders' Fund should be able to raise its 2015 dividend forecast given it expects to pay farmers less for their milk.14 Nov 01:40 AM
BDBDDairyFonterra payout in spotlightFonterra Co-operative Group shareholders used their annual meeting in Palmerston North to raise concerns over the reduced 2015 milk payout.12 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy auction gives hope to farmersInternational dairy prices showed signs of stabilising at this morning’s GlobalDairyTrade auction.04 Nov 04:20 PM
BDBDThe CountryCommodity prices fall for eighth consecutive monthNew Zealand commodity prices fell for the eighth consecutive month in October, to the lowest level since March last year.04 Nov 01:04 AM
The CountryBNZ confident dairy farmers can manageBank of New Zealand is watching dairy prices closely but has faith in farmers' ability to manage finances through dips in the commodities cycle, says chief executive Anthony Healy.30 Oct 04:00 PM
Dairy$150m cost to FonterraThe head of Fonterra says the growing Ebola epidemic could cost the company $150 million.25 Oct 12:43 AM
The CountryFonterra plans milk-powder boostFonterra said it plans to build two new milk powder driers at its Studholme site in South Canterbury.23 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy prices level off at latest auctionWorld dairy prices showed signs of levelling off today with the GlobalDairyTrade price index gaining 1.4 per cent at the fortnightly auction.15 Oct 06:20 PM
OpinionEditorial: Economy will ride on the exchange rateNew Zealand's "rock star" economic growth of the past couple of years has been attributed to two things: high dairy prices and the Christchurch rebuild.05 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryCommodity prices fall for 7th straight monthNew Zealand commodity prices fell for a seventh consecutive month to an 18-month low in September, led by declining dairy prices.02 Oct 01:18 AM
The CountryDairy price plunge 'a kick in the guts'Farmers are preparing for an austere 2014/15 season after a major drop in prices at last night's GlobalDairyTrade auction, says Federated Farmers boss.01 Oct 10:27 PM
OpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Tatua outperforms FonterraTatua, the small Waikato-based dairy co-operative, did well over the 2014/15 dairy season while its far bigger competitor, Fonterra, did not. The reason - powder.30 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountryFonterra cuts milk payoutFonterra has just announced a cut to its forecast farmer payout - from $5.30 a kg of milksolids - down from $6.00.23 Sep 10:20 PM
The CountryFonterra deal boosts BeingmateShares in Chinese baby-milk maker Beingmate Baby & Child have rallied sharply since Fonterra entered an alliance with the firm, which includes the Kiwi dairy giant buying a 20 per cent stake in its new partner.23 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryPrice drop sees farmers get the bluesNew Zealand rural confidence levels have fallen to a two-year low thanks to plunging dairy prices, according to Rabobank's latest quarterly rural confidence survey.23 Sep 05:00 PM
DairyFonterra earnings tipped at lower end of forecastFonterra is expected to reveal operating earnings at the lower end of an already published forecast range for the year to July 31 when it reports its result tomorrow.22 Sep 05:00 PM
