Stories by Kevin Ikin

Fonterra has lowered its forecast payout by a further 10 cents to $4.40 per kilo of milk solids and set an opening milk price for the new season of $5.25. Audio

Fonterra is predicting it will collect slightly more milk this season than last season - which could put further pressure on dairy prices.

There's been a fall in farm sales but the prices are continuing to rise, according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute.