Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Nats fail to see the folly of selling valuable farm assets29 May 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy bonanza could top $2bThe dairy industry will pump $1 billion extra into the economy based on next season's Fonterra milk price forecast, says Westpac bank. 25 May 04:00 PM
The CountryFonterra's next payout may top $1 million per farmerFonterra farmers have been told their average cheque for next season may soar to record heights.25 May 02:26 AM
The CountryFonterra says next season's payout may top $8.00Fonterra today announced an opening forecast payout for the 2010/11 season of $6.90-$7.10 and said the full payout for the season might top $8.00.25 May 12:40 AM
The CountryThe rise and fall, and rise and fall of NorgateThe qualities that helped Craig Norgate reshape New Zealand's rural landscape have contributed to his undoing.07 May 04:00 PM
The CountryFonterra boss warns farmers of 'volatile world'Sir Henry van der Heyden has urged dairy farmers to shore up their businesses against possible future volatility.05 May 05:05 AM
DairyFarmers' economic confidence improvesFarmers' economic confidence improved in the first months of 2010, boosted by sheep and beef prices.28 Apr 03:30 AM
The CountryFonterra hikes milk price payout - $500m extra for farmersFonterra has announced it is increasing its forecast milk price payout by 40 cents, to $6.10 per kg.27 Apr 03:15 AM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Fear-mongering doesn't computeFran O'Sullivan notes a contradiction emerging in the utterings of Fonterra on the one hand, and Federated Farmers on the other.13 Apr 04:00 PM
The CountryOne plus one - does it add up to higher prices?In 2001, Consumers Institute head David Russell warned food prices were likely to rise once the supermarket industry shrank from three big players to two.11 Apr 03:45 PM
Opinion<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Fonterra floats Claytons share proposalInvestors over the age of about 35 may remember a non-alcoholic whiskey called Claytons.10 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionTamsyn Parker<i>Stock takes</i>: Shares flying high as market recoversFast food retailer Restaurant Brands not only served up a strong result this week but has also had the best performing share price in the last year.08 Apr 04:00 PM
The CountryFonterra refutes public buy-in reportsThe Fonterra Shareholders’ Council has refuted media headlines that imply the public will be able to buy into the farmer-only co-operative.08 Apr 04:49 AM