Dairy news
Canterbury farmers ask MPs to cut red tape
Minister Nicola Grigg acknowledged that farmers were 'burdened' by paperwork.
Food Safety Minister under fire for possible conflict of interest
Andrew Hoggard’s sister advised against tougher infant formula standards.
Brendan Attrill wins Taranaki farm environment award
Third-generation farmer milks 350 cows on 163ha at Huinga, focusing on sustainability.
How intense lobbying got ministers to back down on baby formula
New formula standards aimed to prioritise infant nutrition over profits.
Raglan dairy farmer wins Waikato farm environment award
Dedication to animal welfare and the environment helped Tor Pedersen win.
Dairy prices up 1.1% in latest GDT auction
The latest dairy auction had mixed results for key products.
Once-a-day milking a winning choice for King Country couple
OAD milking move made in the 2023-24 season as costs were getting 'out of control'.
New investors for Spring Sheep Milk Co
Spring Sheep has 16 suppliers, mainly based in Waikato.
S&P says Fonterra’s balance sheet can handle Mainland sale
Fonterra's balance sheet will offset the impact of its planned sale Mainland, S&P says.
Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s India trade push could secure second term
OPINION: The PM might gain from trying the same approach he used in New Delhi back home.
Stock Takes: Is gold a good bet?
Gold has hit a record high this week but is it a good investment?
Share Farmers of the Year revealed at Central Plateau awards
The Kiffs won Share Farmer of the Year, milking 580 cows in Tokoroa.
Fonterra’s first-half profit climbs to $729m
Fonterra raises first half profit, dividend, keeps $10/kg milk price forecast
'Journeying with them': How dairy farmer Matt's giving back
A Dairy Industry Award winner is helping encourage others to enter the awards.
Market close: Dairy helps drive NZ stocks higher
NZ stocks close almost one percent higher after a late buying surge.
Why Fonterra’s latest outlook means big gains for dairy farmers
Fonterra raised its 2025 earnings guidance to 55-75 cents per share.
Stuart Neill wins Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Judges said Pukatea Dairy Farms chooses to do the right thing, rather than the easy thing.
Farmer confidence jumps to 10-year high - Feds
Feds president Wayne Langford has noticed a “significant shift” in the mood of rural NZ.
Fonterra still looking at trade sale and IPO options
Fonterra has chosen a corporate brand for the entity if IPO goes ahead.
Dairy prices dip slightly in latest GDT
All products except one slid into negative territory.
Will a $10/kg milk price hinder Fonterra’s plan to sell consumer business?
Fonterra's prices might be going up to $10 a kilo at the farm gate.
Raw horsepower on display
Clydesdale wagon rides are among the many attractions at the Te Puke A&P Show.
Whole milk jumps 4.1% in latest GDT auction
More good news for farmers with another strong Global Dairy Trade event.