EconomyChanges to ETS leave farming sector fumingNew Zealand's largest exporter, Fonterra, says it will receive no protection under planned changes to the emissions trading scheme.20 Oct 03:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's super-keen farmers told to waitFonterra farmers keen to get an early start on share trading will have to wait a while yet.18 Oct 03:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra prices lift in internet auctionBidding in Fonterra's latest monthly online auction of whole milkpowder early today saw a lift in prices.06 Oct 07:30 PM
AgribusinessAnimal welfare checks begin on all Crafar farmsInspectors have begun urgent checks on the welfare of livestock at farms owned by the Crafar family, amid concerns that publicity over alleged cruelty could harm New Zealand's reputation.30 Sep 08:30 PM
AgribusinessAg Minister wants Crafars out of industry, criticises FonterraAgriculture Minister David Carter says 'dirty dairy farmer' Allan Crafar could do huge damage to New Zealand's reputation.29 Sep 11:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra responds to neglect case, cruelty 'will not be tolerated'Fonterra says it won't hesitate to take action, "including refusal to collect milk" if deliberate animal mistreatment is proven.29 Sep 02:38 AM
EconomyFarmers 'won't go on spree' despite payoutDon't expect dairy farmers to be hitting the tractor stores or real estate offices anytime soon, despite the upgrade in their payout.22 Sep 04:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra asks farmers for cashFarmer owners of the country's biggest company, Fonterra, have been asked to come up with the cash they forbid directors to go to the sharemarket for.18 Sep 04:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra offers farmers more shares in new capital strucutureFonterra's chairman 'totally disagrees' with any suggestion new 'dry shares' will soften up farmers for the idea of listing on the stock exchange.18 Sep 03:38 AM
AgribusinessFonterra's new capital scheme unveiledFonterra, New Zealand's biggest exporter, has unveiled its latest restructuring plan, which it promises will allow farmers to keep control of the co-operative.18 Sep 01:00 AM
AgribusinessFonterra gives in over public listingFonterra has ruled out a public listing of its shares as part of its proposed capital restructure.04 Sep 04:00 PM
