Dairy
Farmer hotline gives feed advice
Farmers in drought stricken areas will be hanging out for the forecast rain this Easter weekend after months of looking out on parched pastures. There's now an 0800 number they can call for support… Audio
Covid-19 fallout on agricultural sector
Tim Hunt, head of research at Rabobank Australia and New Zealand, talks to Kathryn Ryan about the Covid-induced impacts on the agricultural sector, especially as the tourism sector collapse means… Audio
Lower infant formula sales tank Synlait Milk profits
Synlait Milk says it will miss profit forecasts with sales growth of its speciality milk products lagging behind expectations.
Midday Rural News for 5 February 2020
A ruling by the Government could see a huge haul of crayfish released back into the ocean. Audio
Something less than a 'manly' diet...
Plant-based diets are in the news, but how is a lifestyle based on them received in New Zealand, where the consumption of meat is so much a part of our history? NZBS students explore the issue. Audio
Fonterra raises milk solids farmgate price
Fonterra has raised the midpoint of its 2019-2020 forecast farmgate milk price range by 25 cents to $7.30 per kilo of milk solids.
New Study shows Profit for Green Dairying
Researchers have found it's possible to produce milk and cheese in a highly environmentally friendly way without losing money. Audio
Griff Rhys-Jones' Great Kiwi Road Trip
Griff Rhys-Jones has been in New Zealand filming his new series, Griff's Great Kiwi Road Trip, which premieres next Sunday. Along with seeing the sights, he's on a quest to find out what it means to… Audio
Huge potential for NZ organic produce in China
New Zealand is testing a new coding system which is expected to boost organic exports to China. Audio
Fonterra report 'less arrogant ... gives me a lot of confidence' - economist
Despite Fonterra's $605m losses, an economist previously critical of its business strategy is cautiously optimistic about its future and says the latest report is one of the best he's seen. Audio
Fonterra posts $605m net loss in annual results
Fonterra has posted a net loss of $605 million, at the lower end of the forecast range, largely due to asset writedowns of $826m
Why farmers say the misery is piling up on them
Rural confidence is at its lowest point in three years, with farmers saying they're under siege from all sides. Audio
Milk shake - Why the future of dairy looks scary
Dairy's huge role earning export dollars for New Zealand is facing a threat some say could bring it to its knees. Lab-grown milk protein is now stepping outside niche cheese and ice cream markets and… Audio
Government will not step in for Fonterra farmers - PM
The government will not intervene with Fonterra, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said, saying there's no suggestion of it failing. Audio
Should vege products be able to use meat & dairy terms?
Could vegan sausages and almond milk one day have to be called veggie tubes and almond juice? It's already been widely debated overseas, but now discussion in New Zealand is heating up about whether… Audio
Man found guilty of being a lookout during violent dairy attack
A 28-year-old Ōtāhuhu man has been found guilty for his part in a violent attack on a mother and son, who were stabbed in their Grey Lynn dairy last year. Audio
MPI approves 5400 dairy breeding stock export to China
More than 5000 cattle have approval for live export to China from the Ministry of Primary Industries.
Business commentator Rod Oram - dairy and emissions
Rod Oram talks to Kathryn about the dairy sector's response to last week's climate change proposals from the government. Also, Fonterra's latest announcement about its energy emissions, and staying… Audio
Westland Milk farmers had no choice but to sell – shareholder
Westland Milk shareholder Graeme Neylon voted against selling the company, saying it was "particularly galling" it was going to be sold to an overseas company. Video, Audio
Westland Milk chairman: ‘It’s a very good day’
Westland Milk chairman Pete Morrison says he takes full responsibility for events that forced the sale of the diary co-op to a foreign investor. He spoke to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
