Fonterra
Silo collapse investigation finds cracks, sparks urgent repairs
Investigations following the collapse of a steel silo full of milk have uncovered similar cracks in four other Fonterra silos. The dairy cooperative is certain the thousands of other silos in NZ are… Audio
Not enough calf milk powder to meet demand
Fonterra is still struggling to provide calf milk powder and calf rearers are desperate, says a rural animal feed store.
'Celebrity' ads in the news
One appearance in a TV ad made a man “a celebrity” for news purposes this week, while a genuine celebrity made the news just for appearing in a new ad. Audio
'Celebrity' ads in the news
One appearance in a TV ad made a man “a celebrity” for news purposes this week, while a genuine celebrity made the news just for appearing in a new ad.
AudioDrop in global dairy prices
Global dairy prices have fallen at auction for the first time since July.
Calf rearers panic over Fonterra's milk powder shortage
A rural animal feed store says Fonterra has told them that there is no calf milk powder for two weeks, causing panic among calf rearers.
European milk production drops
There's been a small decline in European milk production for the first time since early 2015.
Fonterra expects better year ahead for China Farms business
The dairy cooperative, Fonterra, expects to extract more value from its China Farms business, which has underperformed compared with the rest of its business. Audio
Fonterra's annual profit up by $328m after 'difficult' year
Fonterra's annual profit has soared by 65 percent, after an "incredibly difficult" year for farmers. Video
Fonterra posts $834 million year profit
The country's biggest company, Fonterra's annual profit has surged by two thirds to $834 million, despite low milk prices. Video, Audio
Fonterra announces bumper full-year profit
The dairy co-operative, Fonterra, has reported a bumper full-year profit off the back of low milk prices and stronger sales of high-value products. Audio
Debt burden may ease with higher forecast payout
Fonterra's higher forecast payout is likely to take some pressure off struggling, debt laden dairy farmers. Audio
Fonterra raises payout forecast after dairy prices rise again
Fonterra has raised its forecast payout to farmers by 50 cents to $5.25 a kilo of milk solids, after another rise in dairy prices this morning.
Fonterra raises its forecast payout to farmers by 50 cents.
Fonterra raises its forecast payout to farmers by 50 cents to $5.25 a kilo of milk solids passing the break even point for by 20 cents . Audio
Milk silo collapse, chemical spill lead to investigation
WorkSafe is investigating Fonterra's Edendale dairy factory after two emergencies there within a month.
The Lichfield Giant
Milk has just started flowing into one of the two largest milk driers in the world at Fonterra's Lichfield plant in South Waikato. It's the same size as a drier at Darfield in Canterbury. The 50 metre… Audio
The Lichfield Giant
Milk has just started flowing into one of the two largest milk driers in the world at Fonterra's Lichfield plant in South Waikato. It's the same size as a drier at Darfield in Canterbury. The 50 metre…
AudioSilo collapse at Fonterra processing plant
All staff at the Edendale plant in Southland are safe after the collapse of a raw milk silo, Fonterra says. Audio
Explosion at Fonterra's Edendale plant
A raw milk silo at Fonterra's Edendale plant in Southland has collapsed following an explosion. Southland Fire Service Area Commander Bruce Stubbs is at the plant and joins Checkpoint. Audio
Dairy prices rise but future remains uncertain
While prices have risen in the Global Dairy Auction for the third time in a row, a former agribusiness professor says it could level off from here.
