Dairy
DairyNZ complains about Greenpeace ad
DairyNZ has laid a complaint over a Greenpeace advertisement that says industrial dairy farming and massive irrigation schemes are polluting waterways.
Dairy prices reach two-year high in latest auction
Global dairy prices have risen to their highest level in more than two years, with the average price up by 4.5 percent at the latest overnight auction.
Dairy price rise boosts farmer's morale
The latest jump in global dairy prices is a morale booster for farmers left distressed by low pay-outs, they say.
Foreigners continue to invest heavily in NZ farms
Foreigners have been snapping up dairy farms in Canterbury, Otago and Southland, as debt-laden farmers cut their losses and leave.
Dairy margins in Asia to be squeezed in years ahead
An increasingly competitive Asia dairy products market will result in a squeeze on profit margins, according to a new report. Audio
Dairy value drop in 'challenging' year revealed
The dairy industry's value to the economy has nearly halved since milk prices boomed in the 2013/14 season, new figures show.
NZ fallout likely if EU-Canada trade talks collapse
New Zealand could be a casualty if the European Union's trade pact with Canada collapses, a dairy industry lobby group says.
Taratahi look to partner with Chinese dairy company
Agricultural training school Taratahi is in talks to partner with Chinese dairy firm, Mengniu Dairy Company.
Dairy prices resume upward trend
Prices have risen in the global dairy auction overnight and are close to their highest since March last year.
European Dairy Assn opposes free trade agreement
The European Dairy Association will oppose any free trade deal done between the European Union and New Zealand. Negotiations on a free-trade agreement between New Zealand and the EU are expected to… Audio
Stronger dairy prices could last into 2017 - report
Global milk production has fallen faster than expected in recent months, with the resulting market rally expected to last into 2017, a new report says.
Strong dairy prices drive commodity index to 17-month high
Commodity prices rose to a 17-month high last month, but the upward momentum might be short lived. Audio
NZ commodity index hits 17-month high
Stronger dairy prices have helped drive New Zealand's commodity index to a 17-month high, despite the strong currency.
Dairy company profits from infant formula boom
Dairy company Synlait has tripled its full year profit on the back of booming sales of infant formula.
Another strong rise in global milk prices
Global dairy prices have risen sharply for the third auction in a row, with prices coming close to farmers' break-even range.
Alexa Cook and Jonathan Mitchell discuss global dairy prices
As expected, global dairy prices have notched more gains. Audio
Fonterra raises forecast payout but caution remains
Debt-laden dairy farmers have been given some relief after Fonterra raised its forecast payout by 50 cents to $4.75 a kilogram of milk solids. Audio
Fonterra holds forecast payout at $4.25
Dairy co-operative Fonterra has held its forecast payout to farmers steady.
Dairy sector pressures remain - ANZ
Fonterra has kept its forecast farmgate milk payout steady at $4.25 a kilo of milk solids. Rural economist Con Williams says farmers have made progress in minimising the pain of lower prices. Audio
Police release video of brutal attack on dairy owner
Auckland police have released footage of a brutal attack on a dairy owner by a man they believe may have committed nine robberies across the city. Video, Audio
