New ZealandMeet the 2026 Dairy Woman of the Year finalists The award recognises passion, drive, innovation and leadership in the dairy sector.30 Mar 10:50 PM
New ZealandDairy Expo draws 174 exhibitors and strong farmer supportVisitors included farmers from the South Island, Northland, Wairarapa and Hawke’s Bay.09 Mar 09:19 PM
Crime'Multiple callouts': Farmers fined over poor condition of 139 cattleOne of Glenise Stone's bulls was so unsteady it had to be euthanised on site.06 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumAgribusiness'A game-changer': Fonterra payout surge set to hand each farmer about $480k this season20 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics‘An agreement worth supporting’ Labour may rescue India FTA after NZ First says it will vote against it 22 Dec 05:36 AM
PremiumAgribusinessASB cuts milk price forecast to $9.20 after another weak dairy auction17 Dec 04:04 AM
Agribusiness'Too much milk for the market': Farmers can expect weaker milk prices – Rabobank10 Dec 10:01 PM
PremiumAgribusiness'Global milk faucets are flowing': Analysts warn of price pressure ahead11 Nov 12:12 AM
New Zealand'A huge concern': Irrigation equipment smashed by windsMore than 700 pivot spans – worth $30,000 each – have been damaged in North Canterbury. 28 Oct 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySkyCity's new $1b international convention centre set to host 95 events in first yearNext year's largest event is in July: 2000 people will be at the coral reef symposium.15 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Dairy Industry Awards open next weekEntries for Share Farmer, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year open on October 6.30 Sep 03:01 AM
New Zealand'Trust and respect': DairyNZ leaders reappointed unopposed'Both directors have made a strong impact during their time on the board.'31 Aug 11:16 PM
New ZealandWaikato farm leads in environmental standardsJohan and Kylie van Ras turned poor pasture into native wetland over five years.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Children are the future': New group aims to unite farming families“It’s important to have a good network of people around you.”11 Aug 02:30 AM
OpinionOpinion: Expensive butter - the price we pay for dairy successOpinion: When an export does well, it’s good for the economy, but tough for locals.31 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandMoo-dern Love: Using ChatGPT to breed better cowsOnline dating comes to dairying, as artificial intelligence helps artificial insemination.25 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why green finance rules won't add anything to NZ farmingOPINION: The vision is admirable, but more well-meaning than practical.21 Jul 02:19 AM
New ZealandGovt and industry ink deal to tackle potential foot-and-mouth crisis'An outbreak could cost up to $3b to eradicate, but doing nothing would be far worse.'11 Jun 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recoveryOPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.31 May 05:00 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: Fonterra CEO on the price of butter and a free trade deal with IndiaFonterra CEO talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about the price of butter and a free trade deal with India. Video / HeraldNOWWatch29 May 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy prices end NZ season on a flat note, will they stay high in 2026?The Global Dairy Trade auction ends flat as prices support Fonterra's $10/kg forecast.20 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandDairyNZ's 'sprains and strains' project up for awardProject worked with farmers and workplace experts to find and reduce common injury causes.09 May 05:00 PM
BusinessFor the history books: Back-to-back $10 NZ milk price seasons?ANZ has upgraded its milk price forecasts. 09 May 12:28 AM
New ZealandNorthland dairy goat farmers’ ‘beautiful dream’ sours in battle with Bank of New ZealandMilking goats has been Barry and Judy Foote's life. Now, they could be left with nothing. Video / Ben Dickens / Jason DordayWatch06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato's Jo Sheridan is Dairy Woman of the Year 2025'She doesn’t just talk about change; she rolls up her sleeves and makes it happen.'01 May 09:40 PM
New Zealand'I enjoy seeing the animals happy': Dairy training a hit with Canterbury teenMatthew Fox, 18, joined the NextGen Dairy Farmers programme after graduating high school.12 Apr 05:02 PM
New ZealandFarmers fined $77k for discharging effluent into streamJudge Tepania noted both defendants were careless for different reasons.30 Mar 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumProject Auckland$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impactIn a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.25 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEconomy in line for $10 billion boost if farmgate milk price stays highA back-to-back $10/kg milk price would put money in farmers' back pockets.18 Mar 02:31 AM
New ZealandBeefing up cattle disease detection takes students to FranceStudents hope their device will help Kiwi farmers tackle the potentially deadly infection.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Perfect storm': The multiple origins of a boutique dairy company's closure'Predatory pricing', customer payment lag, and a rent increase all hit Origin Earth hard.19 Aug 12:46 AM
