Emma Higgins
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 30 October 2025
Fonterra's farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the sale of the brands like Mainland and Anchor to a French company; Websites and systems around the world are back online after a… Audio
Fonterra farmers vote yes on massive brand sell-off
Fonterra's farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the sale of the brands like Mainland and Anchor to a French company. Rabobank dairy analyst Emma Higgins spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
Getting the spread on all things butter
Why is butter so expensive? Can people power really make a difference? What happens if Fonterra leaves the NZ market? We put all our butter questions to Emma Higgins, Senior Agricultural Analyst at… Audio
Farmers doing well amid global economic uncertainty
Amid uncertain global economies, farmers here in New Zealand seem to be coping well. As the first day of the country's biggest agricultural event kicked off, boosts from the government and record… Audio
When China drinks milk, Kiwi farmers celebrate
When the Chinese were told to drink milk to stay healthy and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, New Zealand's dairy farmers celebrated. The Global Dairy Trade, explained. Audio
When China drinks milk, Kiwi farmers celebrate
When the Chinese were told to drink milk to stay healthy and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, New Zealand's dairy farmers celebrated. The Global Dairy Trade, explained.
AudioDairy prices reach seven year high
Dairy prices are on a roll. The global dairy trade auction overnight saw prices hit their highest levels in nearly seven years.
The price of whole milk powder, which strongly influences the payouts… Audio
Tempestuous year ahead for Fonterra
Most dairy farmers are likely to be in the black for the upcoming season, with analysts forecasting a milk payout close to current levels. Audio
Investment intentions amongst farmers have risen
Investment intentions amongst farmers have risen in the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey. Audio
Global Dairy Trade auction results
International dairy prices have risen again in the global dairy trade auction, overnight. Audio
