A2 Milk disappoints despite record $1 billion in China sales
But the firm still faces issues in the infant formula market in China.
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How long will this dairy downturn last and what will be the cost?
There are mixed opinions on how long China will cast a shadow over demand and prices.
Thomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policies
OPINION: National's main climate policy is to repeal Labour's.
'Pig poo': Piggery under investigation over effluent discharge
Waikato Regional Council said the court order was unprecedented for the region.
Piggery effluent polluting stream
Waikato Regional Council has successfully sought an interim Enforcement Order to stop piggery effluent from entering a waterway north of Te Aroha. Video / Waikato Regional Council
Fonterra farmers fear new season milk price forecast about to get the chop
An important global whole milk powder price has gone south.
Poo-lution: Reporoa farm owner cops fine after effluent reaches stream
The owner of a dairy farm in Reporoa has been fined for illegal effluent discharges.
Is Fonterra's heavy hand still behind our milk price-setting system?
There are allegations Fonterra's still in the driving seat, despite industry law changes.
Reed planting helps important Paraparaumu stream
Planting set to help Wharemauku Stream performance.
Harm on the farm: What's behind cruelty to animals?
Safe believes the problem is worse than the figures show.
'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayor
Tairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.
Local Focus: Freshwater policy changes are coming
Katikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.
Local Focus: Who should pay for this destroyed Gisborne bridge?
Gisborne farmer Sam Gemmell completely cut off after Cyclone Gabrielle destroys bridge.
Making history: First-ever female Young Farmer of the Year
'I'm totally overwhelmed... We've finally knocked the grass ceiling off the roof.'
Northland beef farmer fined 15K for NAIT breaches
Failing to register his animals landed a Northland beef farmer in court.
King's Birthday Honours: Steve Wyn-Harris recognised for services to farming, rural communities
The Waipukurau dry-stock farmer and media identity receives an ONZM.
'A taste of blood' - Dogs maul retiree's pet sheep, neighbour fears for kids
Brutal night-time attacks by dogs have left six sheep dead in Tikitere, Rotorua.
Fonterra: $100m in carbon credit costs could help pay for clean energy
Fonterra says it will be a decade before it will abandon coal altogether.
Govt investing 3.6m to stop land erosion and protect against extreme weather
Ratepayers will be contributing more than $18 million to the ongoing work.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to farmers facing a 'profit squeeze'
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.
Warning as milk production and number of cows decline
The smallest average herd sizes are in Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.
'Uninspiring': Govt hits back at National's farming policy
Chris Luxon's policy overhauls many of Labour's rules on the environment and immigration.
Tararua District a focus of repairs for flood protection
More than $9 million in damage done to stopbanks, spillways and drains in the district.
SH2 Bailey bridge construction starts, could be open by start of May
Transport Minister Michael Wood visited the crucial link with residents who would use it.
Does the latest GDT auction mean the end for high milk prices?
Next season's milk price may start with a seven in front of it.
Smart cow start-up Halter raises $85m, reveals early uptake
Rocket Lab link helps bolster the Auckland/Waikato start-up.
China's Westland Milk posts $120m profit turnaround
Company hits billion-dollar revenue mark for the first time.
A dog's life after the storm
Sheep dog trials are a crucial part of life on the farm in the aftermath of the cyclone.
$3.5m bridge aims to reduce flooding in Moerewa, Ōtiria
Old Pokapu Rd bridge blamed for worsening Moerewa’s devastating floods.
Tūtaekurī River stopbanks weakened in Cyclone Gabrielle onslaught
16km of stopbank on either side of one of HB's main rivers have been weakened.
Winter worry: Novelty of dinghy crossing wearing off for couple after bridge swept away
“I really don’t want to be in the dinghy for winter."
Tararua cyclone recovery efforts focusing on building back better
Hui looks at how the Tararua District can recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Hawke’s Bay's stopbank failures - the myths and the realities
No, HBRC did not blow up stopbanks, but it was in the process of upgrading them.
Hawke's Bay stopbanks set for massive rise
Hawke's Bay Regional Council to embark on massive stopbank upgrade.