AgribusinessAgResearch's new farm pushing for cleaner dairyingThe science going on at AgResearch's new farm at Tokanui may help New Zealand's dairy farms run in a more sustainable fashion.29 Dec 11:00 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill Cone<i>Deborah Hill Cone:</i> Barbs, bemusements and bollockingsThat's it then - another year of spouting, pronouncing and sticking the occasional spanner in the works.20 Dec 02:55 PM
AgribusinessFonterra completes $45m Saudi dealFonterra says it has completed the acquisition of a Saudi Arabian milk company. 15 Dec 10:30 PM
AgribusinessFonterra eyes buyout of Saudi partnerFonterra is in talks to buy out its partner in the Saudi Arabian milk and cheese market, Saudi New Zealand Milk Products.08 Dec 03:00 PM
Personal FinanceHanover urges investors to think positiveHanover Finance shareholders have been urged to put aside the company's poor performance and any animoisty towards its directors when they vote on the Alllied Farmers deal.07 Dec 03:00 AM
AgribusinessHalf of Fonterra's farmers should buy new sharesHalf of Fonterra's farmers are expected to buy the additional shares being offered by from today, says Federated Farmers.06 Dec 03:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessMilkpowder prices up to 15-month high in Fonterra auctionsMilk powder prices on Fonterra's online trading auction have continued their upwards march.01 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandAmnesty urges Fonterra to condemn executionsAmnesty International is calling on Fonterra and the Government to condemn the executions of two people involved in the San Lu tainted milk powder scandal.24 Nov 11:03 PM
AgribusinessGovt sending Iwi to Copenhagen climate talksNick Smith says he makes no apologies for using taxpayers' money to send two Iwi Leadership Group members to the upcoming climate talks in Copenhagen.23 Nov 05:31 AM
AgribusinessYou need the ETS, Key warns farmersJohn Key warns farmers they reject a response to climate change at their peril - endangering their reputations, future incomes and the economy.18 Nov 03:00 PM
AgribusinessPM tells farmers to accept $3k ETS cost, stop moaningJohn Key urged farmers to be less agitated about the ETS and tackling climate change in an address to Federated Farmers today.18 Nov 06:42 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra capital restructure approvedFonterra's shareholders have approved the first stage of the dairy giant's capital restructuring plan.18 Nov 03:15 AM
BusinessWeb trading points way for FonterraFonterra chief executive Andrew Ferrier said improving market conditions had been reflected in trading on Fonterra's globalDairyTrade online platform.09 Nov 03:00 PM
BusinessFonterra payout lift comes with warningANZ National Bank economist Kevin Wilson says the new Fonterra payout could return the sector to profitability and reduce stress levels.09 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandPayout rise eases farmers' pressureFonterra's increased milkfat payout will put an extra $110,000 into the bank account of the average dairy farmer.09 Nov 03:00 PM
CompaniesFonterra payout 'may go on debt servicing'The higher Fonterra payout will be a major boost for regional economies.08 Nov 10:30 PM
CompaniesFonterra hikes forecast payoutDairy juggernaut Fonterra has announced a payout increase to dairy farmers for the current season.08 Nov 06:45 PM