The CountryAgResearch's new farm pushing for cleaner dairyingThe science going on at AgResearch's new farm at Tokanui may help New Zealand's dairy farms run in a more sustainable fashion.29 Dec 11:00 PM
DairyFonterra completes $45m Saudi dealFonterra says it has completed the acquisition of a Saudi Arabian milk company. 15 Dec 10:30 PM
DairyFonterra eyes buyout of Saudi partnerFonterra is in talks to buy out its partner in the Saudi Arabian milk and cheese market, Saudi New Zealand Milk Products.08 Dec 03:00 PM
The CountryHalf of Fonterra's farmers should buy new sharesHalf of Fonterra's farmers are expected to buy the additional shares being offered by from today, says Federated Farmers.06 Dec 03:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryMilkpowder prices up to 15-month high in Fonterra auctionsMilk powder prices on Fonterra's online trading auction have continued their upwards march.01 Dec 08:30 PM
DairyAmnesty urges Fonterra to condemn executionsAmnesty International is calling on Fonterra and the Government to condemn the executions of two people involved in the San Lu tainted milk powder scandal.24 Nov 11:03 PM
The CountryGovt sending Iwi to Copenhagen climate talksNick Smith says he makes no apologies for using taxpayers' money to send two Iwi Leadership Group members to the upcoming climate talks in Copenhagen.23 Nov 05:31 AM
The CountryYou need the ETS, Key warns farmersJohn Key warns farmers they reject a response to climate change at their peril - endangering their reputations, future incomes and the economy.18 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryPM tells farmers to accept $3k ETS cost, stop moaningJohn Key urged farmers to be less agitated about the ETS and tackling climate change in an address to Federated Farmers today.18 Nov 06:42 AM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra capital restructure approvedFonterra's shareholders have approved the first stage of the dairy giant's capital restructuring plan.18 Nov 03:15 AM
The CountryWeb trading points way for FonterraFonterra chief executive Andrew Ferrier said improving market conditions had been reflected in trading on Fonterra's globalDairyTrade online platform.09 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryFonterra payout lift comes with warningANZ National Bank economist Kevin Wilson says the new Fonterra payout could return the sector to profitability and reduce stress levels.09 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryPayout rise eases farmers' pressureFonterra's increased milkfat payout will put an extra $110,000 into the bank account of the average dairy farmer.09 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryFonterra payout 'may go on debt servicing'The higher Fonterra payout will be a major boost for regional economies.08 Nov 10:30 PM
The CountryFonterra hikes forecast payoutDairy juggernaut Fonterra has announced a payout increase to dairy farmers for the current season.08 Nov 06:45 PM
The CountryFonterra picked to increase payoutFonterra is expected to announce an increase in its payout forecast to farmers early next week.04 Nov 03:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryOnline dairy prices surge to 13 month highThe price of milk powder climbing to a 13-month high in Fonterra's latest online auction.03 Nov 08:40 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy prices keep rising in new commodity indexRising dairy prices continue to underpin gains in the ANZ Commodity Price Index, which has recorded its seventh straight monthly gain last month.03 Nov 03:30 AM
The CountryFonterra asked for clear plan on profitsFonterra is being asked to adopt a formal profits distribution policy so farmers being asked to invest cash know what payoff they are likely to get.01 Nov 03:00 PM
DairyFonterra's $3.7m eased departure of 'fall guy'A Fonterra executive paid $3.7m when he left the dairy giant this year, was said to have been the fall guy for the disastrous investment in China's San Lu milk company.30 Oct 03:00 PM
