Understanding other cultures is key to NZ making its food attractive to different markets around the world.

New Zealanders' impression of the dairy industry is positive, according to DairyNZ's latest Public Perceptions of Dairy survey.

Technology firm Xero is moving in and providing online support for farmers, writes Bill Bennett.

There may just be a ray of sunshine among the gloom of falling milk prices, writes Glenys Christian.

Updated figures next month will show how much milk supply has moved away from Fonterra since its formation.

Landcorp boss Steven Carden is taking a two-pronged approach to developing and building on NZ's largest corporate farmer.

The sale of Lochinver station to Chinese interests spearheaded by Shanghai Pengxin reignited concerns about farm sales to foreigners during the election campaign.

Tumbling dairy prices dragged ANZ's commodity price index 7.4 per cent lower last month and a stronger New Zealand dollar amplified the decline.

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Farmers have been increasing their spending on equipment as cash flows were boosted by Fonterra's record payout.

New Zealand producer input prices fell in the third quarter as lower farmgate milk prices reduced input costs for dairy manufacturers.

New Zealand tractor sales are expected to match record highs this year, thanks to high milk prices and good growing conditions.

NZX is offering a new service for the dairy industry to forecast local milk production and calculate milk prices.

Dairy 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.

Westland Milk Products, the Hokitika-based dairy cooperative, has overtaken rival Fonterra in cutting its forecast payout to farmers.

New Zealand producers' input and output prices fell in the second quarter of this year as dairy prices declined.

A 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.

A parliamentary inquiry into pig farming in New Zealand should be launched immediately.

Landcorp, New Zealand's largest corporate farmer, is having a serious look at milking sheep.