OpinionWorking smarter to feed us allWith the rapid adoption of modern farming technologies, agriculture is an increasingly important part of the economy, writes John Wilson.11 Apr 05:30 PM
DairyFonterra's new China planDairy giant to pick up the premium it has so far left on the table, writes Fran O'Sullivan.07 Apr 05:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryDrought pushes dairy prices up 14pcPrices of dairy products have surged to a record in Fonterra's latest global online auction as traders competed for a shrinking volume of drought-affected milk powder.02 Apr 09:20 PM
DairyDairying leads export price surgeLed by dairy products, prices for export commodities surged last month - and this time the rise in world prices was not eaten up by a higher exchange rate.02 Apr 04:30 PM
The CountryDrought takes toll on economic confidenceThe onset of drought conditions in the North Island has seen economic confidence plummet in many regions, according to a Westpac McDermott Miller survey.25 Mar 04:30 PM
The CountryBig dry pressures being put on farmersA West Coast farming expert says he is seeing first-hand the pressures being put on farmers battling to combat the effects of the big dry.21 Mar 08:52 PM
DairyFonterra launches 'world-first' bottleDairy giant Fonterra has launched a "world-first" bottle that it says will protect milk from light and keep it fresher and tasting better for longer.20 Mar 10:55 PM
The CountryFarmers gain export reliefThe drought gripping most of the country is hitting dairy farmers hard, but soaring export prices will partially offset lost production, economists say.20 Mar 04:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryWorld dairy prices surge 14.8pcPrices of dairy products surged to the highest in two years in Fonterra's latest Global Dairy Trade auction as drought curtails production in the North Island.19 Mar 08:55 PM
The CountryNorth Island's worst drought in 70 yearsA climate expert believes summers like this one will become the new norm for New Zealand. Droughts have already been declared across much of the North Island.09 Mar 10:22 PM
The CountryDrought spreads down NZThe drought is working its way down the country, and with with no change predicted until at least mid-March, farmers from Northland to Southland are suffering.08 Mar 06:30 AM
The CountryFarmers in crisis as city fills poolsBig dry forces stock selloffs, but Aucklanders can still water gardens, wash cars thanks to Waikato River supplies06 Mar 07:15 PM
BDBDThe CountryGlobal dairy prices surge 10.4pc (+graphic)World dairy prices have surged to the highest since June 2011 with the prospect of New Zealand production curtailed by drought.05 Mar 08:51 PM
The CountryDairy clear of DCD from November - MinistryTesting for a toxic agricultural substance in New Zealand dairy products has found no traces of it after mid-November last year.21 Feb 02:20 AM
The CountryDry summer pushes up world dairy prices (+graphic)The hot dry summer in the North Island is helping to push world dairy prices up - but the high kiwi dollar is taking the cream off the top.19 Feb 11:20 PM
The CountryWorld dairy prices up 3.1pc overnight (+graphic)In the fifth straight gain, prices in the latest world dairy auction rose 3.1 per cent overnight, takings prices to their highest level in five months.19 Feb 08:10 PM
DairySecret meeting on new Fonterra HQA secret Auckland Council agenda item has revealed the Wynyard Quarter as a possible site for Fonterra's planned new $100 million campus-style world HQ.18 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionTheo Spierings: Fund float boosts Fonterra footingWhen the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund made its debut on the NZX last December, the co-operative was finally able to put its capital structure on a firm footing.12 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Another food scare, another crisisIt's always interesting to see how corporations and governments respond to a food safety crisis, writes Sue Kedgley.04 Feb 04:30 PM
The Country'Entering the grip of a drought'Hot, dry weather has many Bay of Plenty dairy farmers struggling to make ends meet as Tauranga stares down the barrel of the third driest month in living memory.30 Jan 12:37 AM
DairySwift backlash over dairy DCDA New Zealand exporter selling infant formula in China says the latest agricultural chemical issue is a public relations disaster and sales have fallen "to zero".29 Jan 09:10 PM
DairyFertiliser aid dropped after milk testsAn important fertiliser aid has been culled from farmers' chemical shopping lists after it turned up in milk products destined for human consumption.24 Jan 04:30 PM
