The CountryDairy farmer 'feeling the pinch' after second Fonterra payout cutDairy farmer Shannon Munro says she could lose up to $150,000 for the year.18 Aug 11:17 PM
The CountryFonterra cuts milk price forecast for second time in a month“This is a challenging time for New Zealand’s dairy farmers."18 Aug 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumDairyHow long will this dairy downturn last and what will be the cost?There are mixed opinions on how long China will cast a shadow over demand and prices.17 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryDire prediction of 12-18 months of reduced income for farmersDairyNZ has calculated a break-even dairy price of $7.51/kg for farmers.17 Aug 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryChina speeds up on sustainabilityChina’s clean-car sales hit more than half of all global deliveries.16 Aug 04:59 PM
The CountryNZ needs to flourish in international markets, MPI boss saysHalf NZ's greenhouse gas emissions are from agriculture, here's how we stay in the game.16 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryEconomists revise their forecasts after dairy price slumpA 'bloodbath' was expected at the Global Dairy Trade auction - and it delivered.16 Aug 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFarmers put off debt repayment as economic pressure tightensLower farmgate returns, shock milk price drop and rising costs bite bottom lines.16 Aug 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Expect a bloodbath’: Futures pricing suggests another weak dairy auctionPrices are expected to weaken further at latest Global Dairy Trade auction.15 Aug 04:56 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFalling food prices win one battle - but war on inflation goes onOn the path to lower inflation, a few nasty surprises could still trip us up.11 Aug 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryANZ takes a knife to its milk price forecastDairy commodity prices have dropped sharply lately, and further weakness is forecast.10 Aug 03:09 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMilk price meltdown: The $5b hit coming to NZ’s economyIt means less tax for the Government and some farmers may not be able to stay in business.04 Aug 05:18 AM
The Country‘Severe hit’: Fonterra flags pain for farmers as milk price forecast dropsHurrell says midpoint of $7/kg will be tough on farmers and rural communities.04 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCommodities downturn: Fonterra slashes milk price forecastPrice is well below what most economists were expecting.03 Aug 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra farmers fear new season milk price forecast about to get the chopAn important global whole milk powder price has gone south.02 Aug 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe 27-year-old Kiwi serial inventor onto his fourth startup saleSerial inventor says Shear Edge offers new hope for strong wool.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIs Fonterra's heavy hand still behind our milk price-setting system?There are allegations Fonterra's still in the driving seat, despite industry law changes.27 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra and Nestlé's sale of DPA Brazil faces challengeThe two dairy giants agreed to sell DPA for $210 million.26 Jul 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNation of Debt: $63b down, farmers struggling to break evenFarm debt has come down but rising costs and a falling milk price are piling pressure on.24 Jul 10:00 PM
The CountryFonterra to receive $90m Govt subsidy to stop burning coalThe government made a similar move with NZ Steel earlier this year19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Walk away': Australia’s farmers rubbish NZ-Europe free trade dealEU deals show globalisation is not dead - but some sectors ask what difference that makes.10 Jul 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Time to end the ag-sector procrastinationOPINION: Sustainability consultant calls on farmers to engage with climate mitigation.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy wars: Competition for milk just got tougher, Fonterra sounds warningThe newcomer already plans a second Waikato plant: is the South Island also on the radar?23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPwC auditors before tribunal for Fonterra auditsAlleged failures during years of PwC audits for dairy giant Fonterra.22 Jun 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryChina will pick up towards end of 2023, Fonterra CEO saysMiles Hurrell said the market had some rebalancing of inventory to go through.14 Jun 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAuditing watchdog to hear charges against accountants accused of breaching code of ethics on Fonterra accountsA former Fonterra director made the complaint to the Financial Markets Authority in 2019.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra spends US$10m on US biotech stakeFonterra has taken a small stake in US biotech company Pendulum.09 Jun 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMixed note for dairy prices to start new seasonWhole milk powder prices dropped at the first GDT auction for the 2023/24 season.07 Jun 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryA 2023/24 milk price of $8/kg will be a pinch for farmersFonterra's "mid-point" forecast of $8/kg will be close to break-even for farmers.31 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra: $100m in carbon credit costs could help pay for clean energyFonterra says it will be a decade before it will abandon coal altogether.24 May 05:00 AM
The CountryWaikato farmer wins regional dairy women's awardRachel Usmar is the DWN's Regional Leader of the Year 2023.09 May 09:25 PM
The Country'Intrusion of privacy': Workers resist providing their fingerprints to dairy giantBut the ERA has ruled workers can be forced to give their prints.27 Apr 05:00 AM
The CountryFonterra receives $2.5million boost for Hautapu siteThe co-op will move to a more carbon-friendly heat option.23 Apr 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWarning as milk production and number of cows declineThe smallest average herd sizes are in Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.20 Apr 05:00 PM