EconomyFonterra increases milk payout - $10b coming to farmersFonterra is increasing its forecast payout for the current season by 60 cents per kilo of milksolids. This means an average payout of around $1 million to its farmers shareholders.22 Feb 01:45 AM
EconomyCarter rules out intervention on milk pricesAgriculture Minister David Carter has ruled out government intervention to keep milk prices down, saying high international prices will benefit the New Zealand economy.21 Feb 01:00 AM
CommoditiesPicking top of Fonterra's auction price proves trickyPrices in Fonterra's latest online auction have been pushed to record levels but recent volatility means picking the top of the cycle is proving tricky.20 Feb 04:30 PM
EconomyMilk prices frozen for rest of yearFreeze comes a day after the Government ordered a review of whether the local market was working well for consumers. 18 Feb 04:30 PM
EconomyFonterra freezes price of milkFonterra today announced it would freeze the domestic price of milk for the rest of year, after criticism that it was becoming unaffordable for many families. The price of milk had risen steadily over recent months...18 Feb 06:40 AM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices up again - Fonterra auction up 3.9pc The price of milk powder rose to the highest level since Fonterra began its online auctions in July 2008 in last night's auction.15 Feb 07:00 PM
AgribusinessNatural Dairy pressing ahead with milk export plansThe Chinese company that sparked a fierce national debate last year about foreign investment in farming is ploughing ahead with plans to export millions of cartons of UHT milk from New Zealand to China. 13 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Seeds of doubt in Chinese bid for PGWThe bid is all about getting control of the seed business.08 Feb 04:30 PM
AgribusinessThe $47 billion rural hangoverThink it's all good down on the farm? Think again. Property values are plunging, and the crisis could yet hit the cities too, reports Karyn Scherer.06 Feb 04:30 PM
AgribusinessLoan one challenge too manyJanette Walker's farm was soaring in value and the bank was happy to lend - then everything changed.06 Feb 04:30 PM
AgribusinessWorld dairy prices up again in Fonterra auctionWorld dairy prices have continued to surge in Fonterra's latest online global dairy auction, rising 7.2 per cent overnight.01 Feb 07:00 PM
BusinessFonterra to sue over coolstore fireDairy giant Fonterra has been given permission to sue the owners of the Tamahere coolstore that exploded in 2008 for $25m worth of cheese that it lost in the blaze. The blast killed one firefighter and injured seven others.18 Jan 01:30 AM
BDBDEconomyNZ dollar climbs on rising world food pricesThe New Zealand dollar climbed back above 77 US cents as food inflation fears prompted investors to seek out commodity-linked currencies.17 Jan 08:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash Rate<i>Dollar Outlook:</i> Kiwi may break 78c on strong commodities, CPIThe New Zealand dollar will probably test US78c this week as the currency rides the wave of stronger prices for raw materials.17 Jan 01:45 AM
