BusinessFonterra tipped to make positive resultCash-strapped dairy farmers can at least look forward to a strong first-half performance from Fonterra when it reports its result this week.20 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessFran O'Sullivan: Memo to Fonterra - Improve your PR, share the painCOMMENT: Gary Romano couldn't resist an indirect jibe at former boss Theo Spierings over the latest PR debacle to afflict dairy giant Fonterra.18 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessFonterra asks for a discount dealFonterra will offer quicker payments to suppliers - if it gets a discount in return.18 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionFonterra may shake up formula's statusFonterra has been copping heavy criticism over its strategy as the financial pressure facing farmer shareholders deepens.17 Mar 05:00 PM
Agribusiness'Bank system can handle dairy downturn'However, even the Reserve Bank's best case scenario sees farm prices fall by 20pc, while the worst case scenario would see a fall in land prices of 40pc.16 Mar 01:00 AM
BDBDBusinessFonterra confirms closure of cheese plantFonterra has confirmed the closure of its cheese plant in Kaikoura next month.15 Mar 10:50 PM
AgribusinessDairy prices fall against expectationsWorld dairy prices went against market expectations and fell 2.9 per cent decline at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.15 Mar 05:50 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Fonterra departee delivers final offeringCOMMENT: Next Wednesday will be another major milestone in the NZ dairy industry. Dairy giant Fonterra will unveil its latest results.15 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessGlobalDairyTrade prices seen improvingFutures market pricing suggests tomorrow morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction will be flat to slightly better.15 Mar 01:05 AM
BusinessFarmers discuss slump optionsFederated Farmers and Dairy NZ have been holding around the country aimed at helping farmers, particularly sharemilkers, through the downturn.14 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessFarmers won't be getting bailoutBill English has ruled out a bailout for struggling dairy farmers after Andrew Little said the Govt should consider emergency relief similar to droughts.13 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessSuppliers fight back over payment termsFonterra has scored an own goal in extending payment terms for suppliers because some frustrated companies are secretly hiking their prices.11 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy farming survival of the fittestBank analyst has confidence in the sector's ability to adapt but says that some of those ill-prepared for the downturn will go to the wall.11 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's Leyland resignsFonterra said a member of its management team, Maury Leyland, has resigned for personal reasons, effective from March 31.11 Mar 12:30 AM
BusinessHas Fonterra got its strategy wrong?WATCH: On the latest extra episode of The Economy Hub, guest panelists Brian Gaynor and Fran O'Sullivan discuss Fonterra.10 Mar 11:30 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Dairy farmers forget past lessonsThe long-term outlook for the dairy sector is strong, but the immediate future is highly concerning, says Mark Lister.10 Mar 01:20 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Questions get even harder for milk giantIt is incomprehensible Fonterra's board could have persistently got it so wrong.08 Mar 07:30 PM
AgribusinessSupport crucial for diary farmersSharemilkers and young people are leaving the industry as pay opportunities worsen.08 Mar 06:56 PM
AgribusinessFonterra remains sound, says CFOFonterra says it remains financially sound, despite high debt levels.08 Mar 06:00 PM
BusinessArtist launches Fonterra fish rescue bidAn artist wants to get her fish sculpture out of Fonterra's soon-to-be vacated Auckland head office.07 Mar 10:40 PM
AgribusinessFonterra cut bitter pill for farmersThe kiwi dollar has dropped this morning after Fonterra cut its farmer payout for the second time this year.07 Mar 08:30 PM
AgribusinessNew HQ too flash for Fonterra?Global diary giant Fonterra is moving into what could be the smartest new building in Auckland, but as farmers slash costs the move has been criticised as unjustifiable.03 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy lift offers spark of hopeEmbattled dairy farmers were offered a glimmer of hope when world prices firmed for the first time this year.02 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessWhat the dairy price rise means for farmersRise of 1.4 per cent ends a four-sale losing streak.01 Mar 05:54 PM
AgribusinessDairy prices back on the riseModest 1.4 per cent gain an end to four-sale losing streak.01 Mar 05:06 PM
BDBDBusinessFonterra plans to close Kaikoura cheese factoryNew Zealand's largest dairy cooperative is planning to close its cheese plant in the South Island town of Kaikoura.01 Mar 03:03 AM
BusinessNot enough competition for dairy deregulationA big Commerce Commission report has found there's not enough competition to justify any deregulation of New Zealand's dairy sector.29 Feb 10:00 PM
Banking and financeDairy rally could be 3 years awayA recovery in the dairy sector could be two or three years away while low oil prices continue to weigh on the market, says a US industry leader.29 Feb 06:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: NZ's dairy giant deeper in debtFonterra's total borrowings now more than $7.5 billion, writes Brian Gaynor.28 Feb 03:00 AM
BusinessFonterra - structure fit for the future?As farmers face the prospect of even lower prices, they are being asked whether the dairy giant's governance needs revision, writes Jamie Gray.26 Feb 04:00 PM
