Dairy herds boom, sheep numbers keep falling
The New Zealand dairy herd has grown by more than 250,000 in less that two years, says new research published today.
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Crafar chasers to challenge decision
A New Zealand consortium says its appeal will go ahead against aspects of the court decision that forced the government to reconsider its support for the sale of the Crafar farms to Chinese buyers.
Crafar: New occupants dismiss 'scaremongers'
Milk NZ hopes to finalise the purchase and move onto the Crafar farms within a month.
Dairy prices fall 9.9pc in overnight auction
Prices have plunged overnight in the latest world dairy auction, falling to below the 10-year average for the first time since 2009.
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Crafar group concerned over Easter deal
A group vying to buy the Crafar Farms fears a deal with their Chinese competitors will be completed over the Easter break, rendering further legal challenges futile.
World dairy prices fall 4.5pc, biggest drop in eight months
Prices of dairy products fell overnight by the most in eight months on Fonterra's online auction platform amid concern demand for commodities may be slowing with China's growth outlook.