AgribusinessFarmers turn backs on abysmal seasonHopes are running high that the first GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction for 2016/17 will show an improvement in dairy prices.30 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFinancial pressure building on farmers - surveyFarmers overall remain satisfied with their banks, according to a Federated Farmers survey.30 May 03:32 AM
AgribusinessFonterra forecast improvesThe milk price of $4.25 per kg remains well below DairyNZ's $5.25 per kg estimate of breakeven.25 May 08:25 PM
AgribusinessZespri's bumper yearZespri reported a bumper year for 2015/6, with the biggest-ever total return to growers.24 May 09:00 PM
OpinionCatriona MacLennan: Animal welfare commissioner neededCOMMENT: The Government should be proactive and appoint an independent Commissioner for Animal Welfare, writes Catriona MacLennan. Not only to prosecute animal cruelty, but also comprehensive monitoring of animal welfare.23 May 04:49 AM
AgribusinessGovt steps in to assist dairy farmersAustralian dairy farmers want the government's help in gaining security around milk prices.20 May 09:32 AM
Capital markets reportMilk price contracts to launch this monthThe milk price futures contracts will be launched on May 27, the NZX announced late last week.18 May 04:00 PM
Capital markets reportCapital Markets: Farmers can look into the futureThe NZX is launching new dairy futures and options contracts as a way to lessen the volatility in milk prices.18 May 04:00 PM
Capital markets reportIncreased productivity is the name of the gameDairy farmers, facing volatile prices, must take advantage of advances in genetics, forages and labour-saving technologies, writes Mark Hiddleston18 May 04:00 PM
AgribusinessTeen's petition against dairy firmsIt's not only NZ dairy farmers unhappy about farm gate prices.18 May 04:30 AM
AgribusinessGlobal dairy prices rise at auctionDairy prices ended the 2015/6 season on a firm note with the GlobalDairyTrade price index rising by 2.6 per cent at this morning's auction.17 May 06:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra shareholders vote on changes next monthFonterra's farmer shareholders will vote next month on whether to accept governance changes to trim the board.16 May 10:15 PM
AgribusinessNZ, Philippine ties stronger at 50NZ's relationship with the Philippines is in great shape and growing as the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.16 May 09:20 PM
AgribusinessEarly payout boost for farmersFonterra says part of forecast final dividend will be moved up to ease low-price pain.16 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMild improvement in dairy prices tippedA mild improvement in dairy prices is expected at this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction - the last for the 2015-16 season.15 May 11:50 PM
AgribusinessRichie recruited for Fonterra charm offensiveFonterra has enlisted the help of Richie McCaw to help show the co-operative is not a "faceless corporate".10 May 07:41 PM
AgribusinessMeet the site that is like Uber - but for tractorsExpensive farm equipment is sitting idle on farms around the country. MachineryLink Sharing wants to change that.10 May 01:30 AM
BDBDAgribusinessSilver Fern agrees to meet on Shanghai Maling dealNew Zealand's largest meat processor will hold a special meeting of shareholders on its planned tie up with China's Shanghai Maling Aquarius.02 May 01:51 AM
New ZealandNearly all dairy cattle fenced from waterways - reportNearly all dairy cattle on more than 11,000 farms are now fenced off from waterways, a new report shows -- but an environmental group fears the full picture isn't being shown.27 Apr 08:27 AM
AgribusinessMurray Goulburn chief resignsGary Helou, managing director of Australia's biggest dairy company has resigned after the company lodged its second major earnings downgrade of this year.27 Apr 12:25 AM
AgribusinessHow Canada came to dominate the ginseng worldMystery has enveloped the ginseng industry-the biggest customer for a small Canadian county has disappeared.26 Apr 10:40 PM
AgribusinessOverworked farmers awarded $22kWorkers weren't allowed time off, including a pregnant woman who was told she'd be laid off if she took maternity leave.25 Apr 11:30 PM
AgribusinessUS cows feasting on Romanian cornThe trend towards organic produce means the US is now importing animal feed from Romania.20 Apr 09:12 PM
New ZealandError scuttles SPCA's chargeA farmhand did not face animal cruelty charges because a council wrongly said drowning possums was a humane way to kill them.19 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessTight investment laws choke Aust food producersAustralia's farmers and food producers face a protectionist backlash at home against Chinese investment.14 Apr 12:40 AM
AgribusinessFonterra unveils plan to cut board sizeFonterra's first draft of suggested changes to its governance structure recommends the board's size be cut from 13 to 11.13 Apr 11:50 PM
AgribusinessUS-based expert bullish on dairyNZX's planned new milk price futures contract can help bring stability to a dairy sector being hit by low returns, says visiting specialist Brian Rice.11 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessApples hot on marketInternational markets are "screaming out" for New Zealand apples.11 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionArancha González: Sustainable farms do business - and goodCOMMENT: Sustainable farming is about doing business while doing good. It is about ensuring decent income and benefits while preserving our environment.07 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessInstitute makes case for independent directors on farm boardsThe Institute of Directors has made a case for adding independent directors to the boards of farming company operations.07 Apr 05:00 PM
