AgribusinessFonterra picks higher profit, but keeps the cashFonterra says it has lifted its "distributable profit" forecast by 5c for the current 2009-2010 season to between 40c to 50c a share - but isn't going to pass on this increase to its farmers.24 Feb 12:30 AM
EmploymentIndia free trade deal could mean big things for NZ agricultureA free trade deal with the highly protected Indian economy could mean big things for New Zealand agriculture exporters.04 Feb 11:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's farmers inject $270mFonterra has raised about $270 million from its farmer shareholders.25 Jan 03:00 PM
Official Cash RateFonterra raises $270 million from its farmersFonterra says around one third of its farmer shareholders have spent $270.7 million buying up new shares in the co-operative.25 Jan 03:00 AM
AgribusinessFonterra warns online milk powder buyersFirst it was baby formula - now it appears NZ-sourced Fonterra milk powder is also being sold online in China.19 Jan 01:30 AM
RetailChina sales lead to NZ baby milk rationingNZ supermarkets are rationing baby formula because of fears of a shortage caused by Chinese buyers selling it in bulk to parents back in their homeland.15 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandGovt may consider drought assistanceThe Government is keeping close watch on the "big dry" in many regions and will consider drought assistance if conditions worsen, Agriculture Minister David Carter says.11 Jan 06:30 AM
BusinessFonterra milkpowder prices fallFonterra's whole milkpowder prices have fallen at auction for the first time in six months.05 Jan 07:13 PM
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