OpinionEditorial: Economy will ride on the exchange rateNew Zealand's "rock star" economic growth of the past couple of years has been attributed to two things: high dairy prices and the Christchurch rebuild.05 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryCommodity prices fall for 7th straight monthNew Zealand commodity prices fell for a seventh consecutive month to an 18-month low in September, led by declining dairy prices.02 Oct 01:18 AM
The CountryDairy price plunge 'a kick in the guts'Farmers are preparing for an austere 2014/15 season after a major drop in prices at last night's GlobalDairyTrade auction, says Federated Farmers boss.01 Oct 10:27 PM
OpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Tatua outperforms FonterraTatua, the small Waikato-based dairy co-operative, did well over the 2014/15 dairy season while its far bigger competitor, Fonterra, did not. The reason - powder.30 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountryFonterra cuts milk payoutFonterra has just announced a cut to its forecast farmer payout - from $5.30 a kg of milksolids - down from $6.00.23 Sep 10:20 PM
The CountryFonterra deal boosts BeingmateShares in Chinese baby-milk maker Beingmate Baby & Child have rallied sharply since Fonterra entered an alliance with the firm, which includes the Kiwi dairy giant buying a 20 per cent stake in its new partner.23 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryPrice drop sees farmers get the bluesNew Zealand rural confidence levels have fallen to a two-year low thanks to plunging dairy prices, according to Rabobank's latest quarterly rural confidence survey.23 Sep 05:00 PM
DairyFonterra earnings tipped at lower end of forecastFonterra is expected to reveal operating earnings at the lower end of an already published forecast range for the year to July 31 when it reports its result tomorrow.22 Sep 05:00 PM
DairyDanone: Still hurting after formula recallDanone Nutricia, one of the infant formula companies caught in the Fonterra whey protein contamination scare, says it is still feeling the effects of the incident one year on.16 Sep 05:00 PM
DairyRussia's ban hitting NZ milk pricesDairy farmers in this country can expect to come under financial pressure if milk powder prices remain low and tensions in Europe continue to mount, say economists.03 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryDairy prices drop to new two-year lowDairy product prices dropped to the lowest level since July 2012 in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, led by a slump in rennet casein and butter milk powder.02 Sep 10:00 PM
BDBDDairyNZ commodity prices fall as dairy prices slideNew Zealand commodity prices fell for a sixth straight month in August, taking the index to a 17-month low.02 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryFonterra's new ally sees falling salesFonterra is pinning its hopes on a tie-up with Chinese infant formula giant Beingmate as it pushes into China's lucrative baby milk market.28 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryWestland Milk payout slashedWestland Milk Products, the Hokitika-based dairy cooperative, has overtaken rival Fonterra in cutting its forecast payout to farmers.27 Aug 08:53 PM
The CountryFonterra's $1billion splash-outFonterra says it plans to spend about $1.17 bon taking a 20 per cent stake in China's Beingmate Baby & Child to boost its baby formula aspirations there.27 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryDairy prices slip to 2-year lowDairy prices showed signs of stabilising overnight, with the GlobalDairyTrade main price index slipping by just 0.6 per cent.19 Aug 10:07 PM
DairyDanone fights to keep Fonterra case liveDanone is fighting to keep its New Zealand lawsuit against Fonterra live and is appealing the High Court putting the case on hold.08 Aug 04:22 AM
BDBDThe CountryPayout drop risk on dairy slumpDairy product prices slumped to the lowest level since October 2012 in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, paced by whole milk powder and cheddar.05 Aug 08:25 PM
BDBDDairyCommodity prices continue to slideCommodity prices fell for a fifth straight month, led by whole milk powder, reflecting a build-up of inventory in China and strong local milk production.04 Aug 02:01 AM
DairyMilk cut hits rural folkA sharp reduction in Fonterra's milk price will put the squeeze on the industry and rural communities will feel the brunt of the economic impact.29 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra's $4.3b payout cutFonterra has reduced its latest forecast farmgate milk price $7.00 to $6.00 per kgMS - a total drop in payments to farmers of $4.3 billion from last season.29 Jul 04:45 AM
The Country110 jobs could go at Fonterra plantFonterra says it's 'realigning' its packing operations at its Canpac plant in the Waikato - and 110 jobs may be lost as a result.22 Jul 11:21 PM
DairyDanone regroups after Fonterra winFrench food giant Danone says a High Court judge's decision halting its legal action against Fonterra will create undue delay.18 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra halts Danone legal actionFonterra has successfully put Danone’s legal action against it in New Zealand courts on hold.18 Jul 04:30 AM
DairyFonterra hails end of EU quotasBig changes lie ahead for the international dairy trade when the European Union (EU) dismantles its 30-year-old quota system next year.17 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Dairy boom over? Don't count on itAgriculture reporter Jamie Gray looks at reasons why it’s not yet doom and gloom for the dairy sector following this morning's drop in global dairy prices.16 Jul 01:30 AM
The CountryFonterra forecast under threat as dairy prices plungeThe pressure is on Fonterra’s $7.00 a kg farmgate milk price forecast for this year after another sharp fall in international dairy prices overnight.15 Jul 10:48 PM
DairyNew product added to dairy trade platformFonterra-owned GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) has added another product line and a new participant to its online trading platform.15 Jul 05:00 PM
