BDBDAgribusinessFonterra assesses big drop in milk productionFonterra Cooperative Group is assessing the impact of a big drop in milk production this month on its contract book and future production plans.27 Oct 10:00 PM
BDBDBusinessFonterra suspends Jiawai dealFonterra Co-operative Group has suspended a distribution agreement with China's Jiawai.26 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFraud exposes Fonterra's supply chainCOMMENT: My lunch guest was the alleged fraudster at the heart of the expired milk products scam, Fran O'Sullivan writes.25 Oct 04:00 PM
CompaniesFonterra units steady after arrestsFonterra's NZX-traded units were unchanged despite news over the weekend that 19 people had been arrested in alleged milk powder scam.24 Oct 10:48 PM
AgribusinessFonterra condemns China milk powder scamNineteen people have been arrested in China for allegedly repackaging expired Fonterra milk powder with a view to sell it.24 Oct 06:19 PM
BusinessFonterra milk powder scam in China.The suspects were allegedly managing a company, which was packaging expired products of Fonterra in China.24 Oct 07:45 AM
BusinessAussie milk co-op cuts forecastsAustralia, like New Zealand, is facing sharply lower milk production because of a wetter-than-normal spring.20 Oct 01:18 AM
EconomyDairy forecasts upgraded on auction liftTwo big banks have upgraded their farmgate milk price forecasts after a modest gain in product prices at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.19 Oct 04:00 PM
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