AgribusinessBank: Risk of recession has increasedInvestment bank says there is a 25 to 30 per cent risk of New Zealand's economy going into recession in the next 12 months.21 Aug 01:00 AM
OpinionJohn Luxton: Major TPP players holding their dairy consumers to ransomDairyNZ chairman John Luxton says it some TPP players are seeking to maintain trade protection rather than reduce it.19 Aug 09:30 PM
AgribusinessDairy price jump a lift for farmersFarmers were given cause for cautious optimism after global dairy auction prices rallied by almost 15 per cent, ending a 10-sale losing streak.19 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessIncrease in dairy prices give hopeWholemilk powder prices rallied by 19.1 per cent at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction.18 Aug 11:10 PM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: The dairy sector is not in crisisI like to see the glass half full, and I have the facts to back that view. If you still want to see the glass half empty - you're the loser, writes Mike Hosking.18 Aug 07:02 PM
AgribusinessLandcorp may have to sell farms - EnglishFinance Minister Bill English won't rule out state farming company Landcorp having to sell more farms than usual to ensure it is not too loaded with debt.18 Aug 06:06 AM
AgribusinessPrices drive down milk outputFonterra's forecast of a 2 per cent fall in milk production this season is looking more conservative by the day as farmers cull stock.17 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessIndependent dairy producers more competitiveFonterra's market share in the South Island has slipped beneath 80 per cent ending pro-competition provisions.16 Aug 10:05 PM
AgribusinessMilk price slump raises spectre of ruin"There's nothing more depressing than knowing when those big tankers come on to your farm you are paying Fonterra to take your milk away."14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore financial help for drought-affected farmersSupport for the drought-affected eastern South Island has been extended, and an extra $100,000 has been granted to help struggling farmers.14 Aug 01:29 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Banks' backing vital for farmersIn light of the stress the dairy industry is under right now, they really do need to take the longer-term view that they say they are taking, writes Brian Fallow.13 Aug 09:29 PM
AgribusinessFarmers hold emergency summitBritish farmers held an emergency summit this week, amid warnings that many are facing financial ruin because of plunging milk and meat prices.13 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessEnglish upbeat despite dairy woesFinance Minister Bill English remains confident about the prospects for economic growth, despite recent dairy woes.13 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra cuts dairy auction volumeFonterra says it is significantly reducing the amount of product it puts up for sale on the GlobalDairyTrade auction platform over the next 12 months.13 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy price too low for Fonterra forecastMilk powder prices will need to improve substantially before Fonterra's revised farmgate milk price of $3.85 per kg of milk solids can become a reality, say analysts.10 Aug 09:50 PM
AgribusinessWang loses bid to stop release of filesFailed Crafar farms bidder and fraud case defendant May Wang has failed to bar Hong Kong prosecutors from accessing seized documents.09 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy model 'broken': Landcorp boss$4.55 swing in forecast milk price paid to farmers over two seasons shows there's something wrong with NZ's dairy model, says Landcorp Farming CEO Steve Carden.07 Aug 05:25 AM
AgribusinessFonterra slashes farmgate milk priceThe country's biggest exporter has lowered its price from a previous forecast of $5.25 following sharp falls in whole milk powder prices.07 Aug 03:30 AM
Agribusiness'It is tough down on the farm'Paparimu dairy farmer Craig Maxwell says farmers are worried about the survival of their farms.07 Aug 03:30 AM
AgribusinessMilk price cut could be coming, says CountdownA drop in the price of milk on supermarket shelves could be in store for New Zealanders - but not anytime soon, says supermarket chain Countdown.07 Aug 01:00 AM
AgribusinessWhat does Fonterra's news today mean?Fonterra is expected to announce a sharp reduction in its farmgate milk price today.06 Aug 10:30 PM
AgribusinessDairy farm prices set to fall, says ANZDairy farm prices are likely to fall this spring as the sector faces the prospect of two successive years of sub-par payouts, says the ANZ Bank05 Aug 09:50 PM
AgribusinessOutput tipped to fall as dairy herd culledDairyNZ says New Zealand milk production is expected to fall by 2 or 3 per cent this season as farmers focus on improving the efficiency of their farming systems.05 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMore pressure on milk payoutWhole milk powder prices have dropped to their lowest level since 2008, putting more downward pressure on Fonterra's farmgate milk price forecast and reinforcing the market view that the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates twice this year to partly compe05 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy Auction: Dairy prices fall againWhole milk powder prices - key to determining Fonterra's farmgate mik price, dropped by 10.3 per cent overnight.04 Aug 11:35 PM
BDBDAgribusinessCommodity prices post record declineThe ANZ Commodity Price Index for July fell 11.2 per cent to the lowest level since October 2009.04 Aug 03:00 AM
AgribusinessCow effluent charges proven against farmersCow effluent charges against two Marlborough farmers have been proven.03 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy auction prices tipped to fallFonterra's board will meet on Friday to review the farmgate milk price.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarning of a rough ride from El NinoFarmers are being urged to brace for some extreme weather this summer, with forecasters warning an unwelcome El Nino system will still be messing with our climate in January.31 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy's decline here to stay?As milk prices fall, farmers keep waiting for the cycle to turn. But what if Fonterra's problems are longer term, asks Jamie Gray.30 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFonterra should look at optionsIs Fonterra on the right track? Or is it time for Plan B? Plan B would result in the company being split into a basic commodity player focused on growing the milk price.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer surprised flying fox went viralThe story of Harry Meijer and his flying fox has been viewed more than 164,000 times on the New Zealand Herald's Facebook page.29 Jul 04:39 AM
AgribusinessOverseas investors eyeing dairy farmsInternational investors from Europe, the United States and Australia are likely to consider buying more New Zealand dairy farms, says an expert.28 Jul 05:00 PM
