Dairy
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
Sheep milk company markets to Taiwan
A New Zealand company has launched two sheep milk powder products in Taiwan which are the first of their kind on the market.
Gore District mayor welcomes Chinese investment in the region
The Mayor of the Gore District Council is welcoming the Chinese investment that will see a $200 million dollar diary manufacturing plant in the region. Audio
John Key's staff knew about claims of Chinese threats
Prime Minister John Key on his weekly Morning Report slot. This week he explains why his staff did not tell him about claims China has been threatening NZ's dairy, wool and kiwifruit exporters. Audio
UK milk production drops 10% in a year
Low milk prices and plummeting milk production are forcing many UK dairy farmers out of the industry, an analyst says.
Livestock Improvement innovating despite dairy downturn
The farmer co-operative, Livestock Improvement, says the downturn in the dairy sector isn't holding it back from innovating in anticipation of better days ahead. Audio
