BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices improve slightly, up 1.4pcInternational dairy prices improved slightly at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction, gaining by 1.4 per cent since the last sale early this month.18 Oct 04:17 PM
New ZealandKids' milk intake up with free schemeMore kids are consuming at least the recommended minimum amount of dairy following the supply of a daily drink of milk in schools, new research has found.17 Oct 07:00 PM
AgribusinessBad weather hits NZ milk productionBad weather takes its toll on New Zealand milk production at a time when it should be hitting a seasonal peak.13 Oct 09:36 PM
CompaniesFonterra strategy gaining tractionFonterra's strategy of shifting more milk, quicker, into the value-added side of the business is gaining momentum after getting off 12 Oct 03:03 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra shareholders back new governance modelThe key change to the governance model will enable farmers to directly nominate their own choice for selection to the board.11 Oct 11:47 PM
BDBDAgribusinessMilk price falls 3pc at GDT auctionThe decline is the first in five auctions.04 Oct 05:45 PM
AgribusinessTatua sets $6.30/kg payoutTatua Co-op dairy payout drops to $6.30 a kg, but is still well ahead of its larger competitors like Fonterra.28 Sep 09:35 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Fonterra emerging from long winterCOMMENT: It is still too early for Fonterra's top brass to perform a victory roll.23 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessFonterra re-jigs governance reviewThe new model allows farmers to directly nominate their choice for selection to the board.22 Sep 08:40 PM
BusinessFonterra reports net profit of $834mFonterra said its net profit shot 65 per cent higher to $834 million for the 2015/6 year.21 Sep 08:41 PM
AgribusinessFonterra surprises with milk price riseThe outlook for dairy farmers has turned positive after Fonterra raised its farm gate milk price for the second time in less than a month.21 Sep 01:03 AM
BusinessMilk price forecast raised past break-evenThe raised milk price forecast of $5.25 per kilo of milksolids is past the estimated break-even and will be good news for farmers.20 Sep 08:48 PM
BusinessDairy prices post slight gain at auctionThe 1.7 per cent gain at the latest GlobalDairyTrade was well short of market expectations.20 Sep 05:00 PM
Sponsored Stories$8 billion to help provinces catch 'a big fish'South Waikato mayor Neil Sinclair likens growing the economy of a rural region to deep sea fishing: "You have your line, your hooks 19 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessFarmers forced to dump milkAbout 100 farmers in Otago and Southland were forced to dump milk over the weekend in the aftermath of the milk silo collapse at Fonterra's Edendale site.18 Sep 10:36 PM
EconomyFonterra earnings to rise as milk dropsDairy farmers have endured one of their worst ever years, but Fonterra is set to report one of its best.16 Sep 04:28 AM
BusinessMilk lost in Fonterra explosionFire service spokesman Steve Lee said an unspecified amount of milk had been spilt at the Edendale factory.16 Sep 03:28 AM
New ZealandExplosion at Fonterra's Edendale plantEmergency services are at the scene of incident involving a milk silo at Fonterra's Edendale plant.16 Sep 02:46 AM
BusinessFonterra result: 8 things to look forThere are eight important things to look out for in Fonterra's result.16 Sep 02:37 AM
BusinessBetter outlook for dairy farmersDairy farmers are facing an improved outlook but they remain cautious about where prices go from here.16 Sep 02:35 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFarmers not equal to shareholders, court hearsThe farmers ended up supplying Fonterra after it bought a failed Canterbury dairy business out of receivership.13 Sep 02:51 AM
AgribusinessNZ dollar rallies after GDTWorld dairy prices put on their third significant gain in a row at the latest GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction overnight.06 Sep 06:25 PM
EconomyDairy auction set for rushSignals are pointing to another mad rush for product at this week's GDT auction, according to ANZ rural economist Con Williams.05 Sep 01:11 AM
BusinessDairy prices set for big gainSigns look good for a further rise in global dairy prices - and maybe a return to profit.02 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanBankers anxiously awaiting Fonterra's financial resultsThere's a lot riding on Fonterra's financial results due out on September 22.31 Aug 05:00 PM
Agribusiness reportFonterra on the eve of disruptionFonterra chief executive Theo Spierings' challenge 'build windmills not walls' is galvanising the dairy co-operative.31 Aug 04:00 AM
AgribusinessHow NZ dairy is trying to rule the worldNews agency Bloomberg has taken a close look at Fonterra - see what it's telling the world about our dairy giant.29 Aug 05:00 AM
Sponsored StoriesDairy industry must play to strengthsNew Zealand must cling hard to its co-operative dairy structure in the face of huge change in the global market and competition from 26 Aug 05:00 PM
EconomyFonterra ups milk price forecast by 50cFonterra has raised its farmgate milk price forecast by 50 cents to $4.75 per kg of milksolids.24 Aug 08:40 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFonterra raring to shake supply shacklesCOMMENT: Growing competition in NZ dairy market means time is right to adopt growth focus.23 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessSheep milk: Is this the future of farming?Fall in farm conversions prompts interest in horticulture, honey and alternatives such as sheep milk.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Sponsored Stories140,000 kids can't be wrongThink about Rio and the swimming pool. Take out the water. Replace it with good, grass-fed New Zealand milk. Do that with three 18 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessWorld dairy prices soar in latest auctionHas dairy turned the corner? Latest price 'couldn't come at a better time'.16 Aug 07:15 PM
