New ZealandA small dip in prices at latest GDT auctionThe GDT auction dipped slightly this week after a 5.5% increase two weeks ago.03 Sep 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow pooA farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.03 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandLiquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui GroupThe company operates three large dairy farms - one in Taupō and two in North Otago.03 Sep 04:39 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
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessA sign of things to come? Fonterra to spend $75m on high-protein nutritionThe high-value protein industry is projected to grow by $16b over the next four years.28 Aug 02:11 AM
New Zealand'Yellow gold' price starts to biteA butter shortage and increased costs is making life tough for bakers.26 Aug 01:51 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessNZ Shareholders' Association says Synlait deal a 'dead rat' for minoritiesThe Shareholders' Association says the Synlait recapitalisation plan will hit minorities.26 Aug 12:43 AM
New ZealandPāmu posts $26m full-year lossThe loss for the 12 months to the end of June compares with a $9m loss the year before.25 Aug 09:41 PM
BusinessDairy company made false ‘100% Pure NZ’ claims on products from IndiaDairy company fined $420k for misleading customers.25 Aug 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra lifts forecast milk price, tips 'strong' full-year dividendHurrell says earnings expected to be at the top end of forecast range.22 Aug 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSynlait chair defends capital raise plan, says Pōkeno decision imminentCash-strapped Synlait has outlined details of its plan to pay off debt.21 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandWellington family not kidding when it comes to goat's milkThe Steenkamp family know most of their 63 goats by name.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessA2 Milk disappoints, despite 7.7% lift in profitA2 Milk's share price just got slammed, despite reporting a strong annual result.19 Aug 03:51 AM
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
AgribusinessA2 Milk profit up by 7.7%, share price drops sharplyThe infant formula company has lifted its annual net profit.18 Aug 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy is Fonterra exploring cow-less dairy food technology?Dairy co-op says no money or deals involved in its latest tech probe.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy A2 Milk's profit is set to defy sluggish Chinese economyA2 Milk expected to report a healthy gain in its annual net profit on Monday.18 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSelf-titled 'father of colostrum' back in dairy industry after jail spell for fraudTerevor Lock heads new Waikato venture aiming to boost colostrum export market.16 Aug 03:12 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessNZ fertile investment ground for cream of global dairy industry, new reportPrivate capitalists including Graeme Hart, corporates, state-owned firms put down roots.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessStock Takes: Heat on Synlait’s independent directors, Moutter's CBA payD-day looms for minority shareholders in struggling dairy company.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessUS dairy exporters also feel crunch of lower Chinese demand for imported dairyBut there are bright spots for America's exporters in the outlook.12 Aug 05:10 AM
LifestyleCan you save cash by making your own butter?Making your own gives you two end products - but is it really worth it?12 Aug 01:54 AM
New Zealand'Concerned': Power price rises hitting export competitiveness - FonterraDairy giant says longer-term solutions are necessary to ensure energy remains affordable.12 Aug 01:02 AM
New ZealandTeamwork makes the dream work for Te Awamutu dairy farmers“We couldn’t do this without our team. They are integral to everything.”10 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleCrunching the numbers: How does a grocery shop compare to 2022?What happens when the price at the checkout keeps rising but your budget does not?10 Aug 03:05 AM
AgribusinessThe untold story behind one of NZ’s most successful start-upsPLUS: The animal welfare issue, the start-up's latest offshore push.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMilk of human kindness: More than 2000 milk meals donated“You’re not going to miss that amount of milk as a dairy farmer."09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGDT: Another lift in dairy prices, WMP up 2.4%This is the second increase since prices plunged 6.9% at the beginning of July.06 Aug 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessNZ energy crisis isn't in the future — it's here: Major dairy exporter calls for action as need for coal persistsOpen Country Dairy says insufficient electricity supply now a certainty for NZ.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ opts out of joint standard on infant formula'We will now implement a New Zealand standard over the next five years.'06 Aug 02:13 AM
New Zealand'We feel so helpless': Attempted robbery leaves owners shakenThe dairy owner was assaulted before the offenders fled.25 Jul 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy farms chalked up $86,000 loss last season but Fonterra share payments save some baconExpected milk payouts are below the break-even point, a new report says.25 Jul 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness reportHow NZ is building an economic bridge to IndiaIndia and New Zealand are seeing good opportunities to work together.24 Jul 04:59 PM
OpinionLorraine Mapu: The sustainable edge of New Zealand farmersOPINION: Businesses that have a focus on emissions stand to improve their productivity.24 Jul 04:59 PM