BDBDThe CountryOnion exports drop on increased competitionGermany is the largest export market for New Zealand onions, followed by Indonesia and Japan.26 Jul 11:45 PM
OpinionLiam DannFonterra at crossroadsPressure is building on Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings as the dairy industry faces up to a winter of discontent, writes Liam Dann.26 Jul 09:41 PM
OpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Crunch time draws nearJamie Gray writes: For Fonterra's farmers, investors and employees the severity of the dairy downturn will become clear early next month.26 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountrySilver Fern Farms in new capital raisingSilver Fern Farms, NZ's biggest meat processor says it is considering raising $100m in fresh capital.23 Jul 10:30 PM
The CountryFrench farmers block tourist sites in protestFrance's meat and dairy producers halted traffic and blocked tourist sites in several regions to protest low prices.22 Jul 10:20 PM
The CountryOpen Country slashes dairy payoutOpen Country has told its farmers that their forecast payout has been cut back due to slumping world dairy prices.20 Jul 09:30 PM
The CountryFonterra axes 523 jobsChief Theo Spierings admits news unsettling for staff as co-op tries to reduce its payroll bill by up to $60m a year.16 Jul 02:55 AM
OpinionLiam DannCuts won't solve Fonterra's problemsLiam Dann says axing 523 jobs may make financial sense to Fonterra's chiefs but the dairy slump is bigger than that.16 Jul 01:28 AM
The CountryFonterra says payout on the tableFonterra's board will consider its current farm gate milk price forecast for 2015/6 at its next meeting on August 7, a spokesman for the co-operative said.16 Jul 01:20 AM
The CountryKiwi dollar falls as dairy prices plungeDairy prices have plunged in the latest world dairy auction, taking the Kiwi dollar down with it.15 Jul 07:35 PM
BDBDThe CountryNZ wool prices ease in first sale of seasonThe prices eased in the first sale of the new 2015/16 season as demand weakened.10 Jul 02:15 AM
BDBDThe CountryMilk powder futures suggest slide will extend"It's pretty negative, there's a lot of selling in the futures and there's not much buying - this market looks completely stuffed."08 Jul 12:12 AM
The CountryHoly cow! Milk supplies overwhelm US dairiesThere's so much milk flowing out of US cows these days that some is ending up in dirt pits because dairies can't find buyers.04 Jul 02:00 AM
The CountryNZ dollar falls on weak dairy auctionThe New Zealand dollar fell after prices for the nation's largest commodity export declined in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight.01 Jul 06:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryFutures point to further dairy auction fallsThe price for NZ's key dairy export, whole milk powder, is set to decline further at tonight's GlobalDairyTrade auction.01 Jul 03:15 AM
The CountryPrice of milk: Kiwis not ripped offPrime Minister John Key says overseas markets are causing high prices for milk at home.28 Jun 08:34 PM
BDBDDairyFarmer confidence lowest in nearly 10 yearsNew Zealand farmer confidence slumped to the lowest level in a decade in the second quarter as dairy farmers turned gloomy.23 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryDairy prices keep slippingDairy prices eased at the latest GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction but the sale gave away little on where the market, and interest rates, will go in the months ahead.17 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmers unhappy with Silver Fern FarmsSilver Fern shareholders are seeking to force a special meeting to discuss the benefits of a merger with Alliance Group.17 Jun 01:51 AM
The CountryDairy farm prices fallDairy farm prices eased in the three months to May according to REINZ's latest rural report.16 Jun 10:06 PM
The CountryDairy Auction: Dairy prices slip againDairy prices slipped again at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction, the GDT price index falling by 1.3 per cent.16 Jun 07:50 PM
The CountryFonterra head's 'absurd' salaryOpposition parties have labelled Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings' $4.18m salary as "absurd".14 Jun 11:50 PM
The CountryFarmers rise above price shock to go shoppingFarmers have overcome the shell shock of very low milk prices to turn out in force at Fieldays - New Zealand's biggest agricultural event.12 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryMedia told of job cuts before staffMedia were told that hundreds of Fonterra jobs were to be axed, hours before staff heard the news.11 Jun 01:10 AM
The CountryDairy not biggest cheese: EnglishBill English says that while the dairy industry was an important one, it was not necessarily as big as many thought.11 Jun 12:00 AM
The CountryDepression: Farmers need to take careA national programme to address rural depression will be developed in recognition of challenging times for farmers including volatility in milk prices.10 Jun 10:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryChicken farming firm ProTen raises $36mProTen, an Australian chicken farming business whose shares trade on New Zealand's Unlisted market, raised A$34 million ($36.5 million) to fund growth and repay financing.10 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFieldays underway at Mystery CreekThe New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays is underway at Mystery Creek Events Center, Hamilton. Watch10 Jun 04:42 AM
BDBDThe CountryLayoffs expected at FonterraFonterra says it will lay off hundreds of its 1500 head office staff in a major review following the decline in dairy prices.10 Jun 02:20 AM
BDBDThe CountryMilk production to boost economy by $1.8bAgriHQ forecasts increased milk production and a higher forecast payout to dairy farmers will bolster the economy.09 Jun 11:26 PM
