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
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
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
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
AgribusinessFonterra picked to increase payoutFonterra is expected to announce an increase in its payout forecast to farmers early next week.04 Nov 03:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessOnline dairy prices surge to 13 month highThe price of milk powder climbing to a 13-month high in Fonterra's latest online auction.03 Nov 08:40 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices keep rising in new commodity indexRising dairy prices continue to underpin gains in the ANZ Commodity Price Index, which has recorded its seventh straight monthly gain last month.03 Nov 03:30 AM
CompaniesFonterra asked for clear plan on profitsFonterra is being asked to adopt a formal profits distribution policy so farmers being asked to invest cash know what payoff they are likely to get.01 Nov 03:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's $3.7m eased departure of 'fall guy'A Fonterra executive paid $3.7m when he left the dairy giant this year, was said to have been the fall guy for the disastrous investment in China's San Lu milk company.30 Oct 03:00 PM
BDBDEmploymentMystery Fonterra exec gets $3.7m payoutA departing Fonterra executive has pipped CEO Andrew Ferrier's take-home salary, receiving total payments of up to $3.72 million.28 Oct 01:30 AM
AgribusinessFonterra boss takes pay cut worth as much as $360,000Fonterra's highest-paid employee - likely to be chief executive Andrew Ferrier - appears to have taken a pay cut of up to $360,000.27 Oct 03:00 PM
EconomyPM: Trade deal big step for economyJohn Key says the signing of a free trade deal with Malaysia is another vital move towards a "step change" for the NZ economy.26 Oct 03:00 PM