Dairy
Water Fools? Sacred pipi beds polluted
A Bay of Plenty iwi is devastated that its sacred pipi beds have been polluted with E coli bacteria. RNZ's new series Water Fools? investigates.
Water Fools? Sacred pipi beds polluted
A Bay of Plenty iwi is devastated that local dairy farms have polluted its sacred pipi beds with ecoli bacteria. Audio
Māori trusts to build unique geothermal milk plant
A group of Māori trusts is spearheading a first-of-its-kind milk processing plant in Kawerau, which will create 30 jobs.
Milk prices nudge break-even point for farmers
Prices have risen to 1.6 percent to an average $US3005 a tonne in the latest dairy auction.
Call for urgent response to Fiji dairy industry decline
Fiji's opposition National Federation Party says the country's dairy industry is in serious decline and the government must take action. Audio
Special gene makes heat-resistant cows
A New Zealand company has produced a new breed of dairy cow which can keep producing decent amounts of milk in hot and humid conditions.
Cream says will help it lead to bigger and better things
A dairy trading platform is not deterred by being the new kid on the block and is aiming to sign on major customers in Asia. Audio
Fonterra lifts profit slightly, as it makes $418m in six months
Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings sits down with RNZ business reporter Nona Pelletier and tells her it would be premature to assume the second half year will be weaker than the first. Video, Audio
Economic growth eases as dairy dips
The economy has expanded at a slower pace than the previous quarter, as lower dairy production weighed on growth, official figures show.
Farming smart: moving from volume to value
It has long been the mantra that New Zealand farming needs to move from volume to value. But how can this practically be achieved? Audio
Sheep milking progressing in 'heartland' farming
Interest in sheep milking is increasing, but farmers are wary of any sudden influx of new participants into the industry.
Why is palm kernel use declining on farms?
Kathryn Ryan talks with agri-business consultant Alison Dewes and Federated Farmers' Dairy Chair Andrew Hoggard, about how the decline in imports of palm kernel extract. Imports of palm kernel extract… Audio
Dairy sector contributes 3.5% to GDP - report
A new report into the economic contribution from dairy trade shows that the dairy sector contributes $7.8 billion, or 3.5 percent, to New Zealand's Gross Domestic Product.
Synlait raises forecast payout to $6.25
Canterbury-based dairy company Synlait Milk has raised its forecast payout to farmers for the current season reflecting improving market conditions.
Has dairy reached its capacity?
Environmentalists and farmers alike are questioning whether the government's focus on production growth is the right one.
Fiji dairy farmers still waiting for assistance
Some dairy farmers in Fiji say they are still waiting for government assistance after Cyclone Winston nearly a year ago, and their problems have been compounded by recent flooding.
Mackenzie basin clearances halted for the time being
Environmental Defence Society spokesman Gary Taylor and Mackenzie district mayor Graham Smith discuss the deal which has halted dairy conversions in the region. Audio
Dairy farmers to keep spending in check
Rural shopkeepers are being told not to expect a spend-up from dairy farmers for at least a year despite the rise in global dairy prices. As Patrick O'Meara reports, getting on top of debt remains the… Audio
Last dairy auction of the year falls flat
Dairy prices have ended 2016 on a flat note. Audio
Rising milk price bolsters farmer payout predictions
Fonterra has increased its forecast farmgate milk price by 75 cents to $6 a kilo of milk solids after the recent surge in prices.
