AgribusinessTougher rules around bobby calves introducedTougher rules around the treatment of bobby calves will start before the spring calving season, but other measures on food and shelter will be delayed until next year.10 Jun 12:45 AM
AgribusinessFonterra's shareholders to vote on changeFonterra's shareholders will vote tomorrow on a raft of changes - including reducing the board's size to 11 from 13.09 Jun 05:57 AM
AgribusinessNation of Debt: Dairy farmers dig in for winterVery low dairy prices have so far not translated into widespread forced sales of farms, but the coming spring and summer periods will be the acid test for many.07 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessSynlait forecasts 2016/7 milk price at $4.50/kgSynlait Milk said its forecast milk price for the 2016/2017 would carry a higher-than-usual advance rate for milk suppliers.07 Jun 02:21 AM
OpinionMandy Carter: Change desperately needed in dairy industryCOMMENT: The dairy industry does not want the cheese-eating world-wide public to know about its disposal of unwanted bobby calves, writes Mandy Carter,06 Jun 09:26 PM
AgribusinessFraudster May Wang jailed for eight yearsFailed Crafar farms bidder sentenced in Hong Kong for fraud associated with her attempt to buy the North Island properties.06 Jun 06:35 PM
AgribusinessFarmer told to stop selling raw milkAlarm after tuberculosis-positive cow discovered at his farm.05 Jun 08:25 PM
AgribusinessFonterra chair: Time to end mud-slingingFonterra chairman John Wilson has linked Theo Spierings' resignation rumours to next week's farmer vote on changes.03 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessHeartland Bank warns farm values could fall 40pcHeartland Bank has told investors it is monitoring the dairy sector "with close attention".02 Jun 03:26 AM
New ZealandMan pleads guilty to mistreatmentMan caught mistreating bobby calves, after animal welfare groups released video, pleads guilty to charges.01 Jun 09:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra vote tipped to be closeFonterra's farmers will vote next week on a raft of changes to the way the co-operative is governed.01 Jun 05:00 PM
Agribusiness200 AgResearch jobs to be relocatedNearly 200 jobs at AgResearch will be relocated to Lincoln and Palmerston North with the Government today signing off on a new $133 million reconfiguration.01 Jun 04:41 AM
AgribusinessNZ 'should get rid of 80pc of its cows'Former president of Wanganui Federated Farmers says dairy farming is responsible for 80 per cent of the degradation of New Zealand waterways.31 May 08:31 PM
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
