Dairy'Bank system can handle dairy downturn'However, even the Reserve Bank's best case scenario sees farm prices fall by 20pc, while the worst case scenario would see a fall in land prices of 40pc.16 Mar 01:00 AM
BDBDDairyFonterra confirms closure of cheese plantFonterra has confirmed the closure of its cheese plant in Kaikoura next month.15 Mar 10:50 PM
The CountryDairy prices fall against expectationsWorld dairy prices went against market expectations and fell 2.9 per cent decline at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.15 Mar 05:50 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Fonterra departee delivers final offeringCOMMENT: Next Wednesday will be another major milestone in the NZ dairy industry. Dairy giant Fonterra will unveil its latest results.15 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryGlobalDairyTrade prices seen improvingFutures market pricing suggests tomorrow morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction will be flat to slightly better.15 Mar 01:05 AM
DairyFarmers discuss slump optionsFederated Farmers and Dairy NZ have been holding around the country aimed at helping farmers, particularly sharemilkers, through the downturn.14 Mar 04:00 PM
DairyFarmers won't be getting bailoutBill English has ruled out a bailout for struggling dairy farmers after Andrew Little said the Govt should consider emergency relief similar to droughts.13 Mar 04:00 PM
DairySuppliers fight back over payment termsFonterra has scored an own goal in extending payment terms for suppliers because some frustrated companies are secretly hiking their prices.11 Mar 04:00 PM
DairyDairy farming survival of the fittestBank analyst has confidence in the sector's ability to adapt but says that some of those ill-prepared for the downturn will go to the wall.11 Mar 04:00 PM
DairyFonterra's Leyland resignsFonterra said a member of its management team, Maury Leyland, has resigned for personal reasons, effective from March 31.11 Mar 12:30 AM
DairyHas Fonterra got its strategy wrong?WATCH: On the latest extra episode of The Economy Hub, guest panelists Brian Gaynor and Fran O'Sullivan discuss Fonterra.10 Mar 11:30 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Dairy farmers forget past lessonsThe long-term outlook for the dairy sector is strong, but the immediate future is highly concerning, says Mark Lister.10 Mar 01:20 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Questions get even harder for milk giantIt is incomprehensible Fonterra's board could have persistently got it so wrong.08 Mar 07:30 PM
The CountrySupport crucial for diary farmersSharemilkers and young people are leaving the industry as pay opportunities worsen.08 Mar 06:56 PM
The CountryFonterra remains sound, says CFOFonterra says it remains financially sound, despite high debt levels.08 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryFonterra cut bitter pill for farmersThe kiwi dollar has dropped this morning after Fonterra cut its farmer payout for the second time this year.07 Mar 08:30 PM
DairyNew HQ too flash for Fonterra?Global diary giant Fonterra is moving into what could be the smartest new building in Auckland, but as farmers slash costs the move has been criticised as unjustifiable.03 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy lift offers spark of hopeEmbattled dairy farmers were offered a glimmer of hope when world prices firmed for the first time this year.02 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryWhat the dairy price rise means for farmersRise of 1.4 per cent ends a four-sale losing streak.01 Mar 05:54 PM
The CountryDairy prices back on the riseModest 1.4 per cent gain an end to four-sale losing streak.01 Mar 05:06 PM
BDBDDairyFonterra plans to close Kaikoura cheese factoryNew Zealand's largest dairy cooperative is planning to close its cheese plant in the South Island town of Kaikoura.01 Mar 03:03 AM
The CountryNot enough competition for dairy deregulationA big Commerce Commission report has found there's not enough competition to justify any deregulation of New Zealand's dairy sector.29 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryDairy rally could be 3 years awayA recovery in the dairy sector could be two or three years away while low oil prices continue to weigh on the market, says a US industry leader.29 Feb 06:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: NZ's dairy giant deeper in debtFonterra's total borrowings now more than $7.5 billion, writes Brian Gaynor.28 Feb 03:00 AM
DairyFonterra - structure fit for the future?As farmers face the prospect of even lower prices, they are being asked whether the dairy giant's governance needs revision, writes Jamie Gray.26 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryAnother price cut on cards for dairyingWestpac is forecasting a Fonterra farmgate milk price of $4 this season and $4.60 in 2016/17.15 Feb 07:20 PM
DairyFonterra invests in 'pink gold'Fonterra has upped production of lactoferrin - a special, high-value protein known in the industry as "pink gold" - at its Hautapu plant, near Cambridge.15 Feb 04:00 PM
DairyFurther tumble in dairy prices expectedDairy prices are expected to weaken again by up to 10 per cent at this week's global dairy auction as market continues to suffer from over-production.14 Feb 04:00 PM
DairyDark days for dairy farmersFonterra's latest farmgate milk price forecast is already under downward pressure after dairy prices fell for the third time in a row at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction.02 Feb 09:05 PM
DairyFutures market tips big fall in dairy pricesDairy farmers are bracing themselves for still more falls in product prices at tomorrow's Global Dairy Trade auction.01 Feb 11:00 PM
Dairy$980m Fonterra botulism case kicks offFonterra's multi-million dollar stoush with food giant Danone is due to be fought behind closed doors in Singapore next week01 Feb 08:10 PM
