Dairy
Fonterra report 'less arrogant ... gives me a lot of confidence' - economist
Despite Fonterra's $605m losses, an economist previously critical of its business strategy is cautiously optimistic about its future and says the latest report is one of the best he's seen. Audio
Fonterra posts $605m net loss in annual results
Fonterra has posted a net loss of $605 million, at the lower end of the forecast range, largely due to asset writedowns of $826m
Why farmers say the misery is piling up on them
Rural confidence is at its lowest point in three years, with farmers saying they're under siege from all sides. Audio
Why farmers say the misery is piling up on them
Rural confidence is at its lowest point in three years, with farmers saying they're under siege from all sides.
AudioMilk shake - Why the future of dairy looks scary
Dairy's huge role earning export dollars for New Zealand is facing a threat some say could bring it to its knees. Lab-grown milk protein is now stepping outside niche cheese and ice cream markets and… Audio
Government will not step in for Fonterra farmers - PM
The government will not intervene with Fonterra, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said, saying there's no suggestion of it failing. Audio
Should vege products be able to use meat & dairy terms?
Could vegan sausages and almond milk one day have to be called veggie tubes and almond juice? It's already been widely debated overseas, but now discussion in New Zealand is heating up about whether… Audio
Man found guilty of being a lookout during violent dairy attack
A 28-year-old Ōtāhuhu man has been found guilty for his part in a violent attack on a mother and son, who were stabbed in their Grey Lynn dairy last year. Audio
MPI approves 5400 dairy breeding stock export to China
More than 5000 cattle have approval for live export to China from the Ministry of Primary Industries.
Business commentator Rod Oram - dairy and emissions
Rod Oram talks to Kathryn about the dairy sector's response to last week's climate change proposals from the government. Also, Fonterra's latest announcement about its energy emissions, and staying… Audio
Westland Milk farmers had no choice but to sell – shareholder
Westland Milk shareholder Graeme Neylon voted against selling the company, saying it was "particularly galling" it was going to be sold to an overseas company. Video, Audio
Westland Milk chairman: ‘It’s a very good day’
Westland Milk chairman Pete Morrison says he takes full responsibility for events that forced the sale of the diary co-op to a foreign investor. He spoke to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
Shareholders vote to sell Westland Milk
Dairy farmers have overwhelmingly voted to sell their 150-year-old dairy co-operative, Westland Milk Products, to a Chinese company. But despite signing off on the deal, many of the 350 shareholders… Video, Audio
New rules allow Fonterra to refuse milk from new suppliers
The government has backed off radical changes to the rules that forced Fonterra to take milk from any new dairy farms. In the first review of the rules in 18 years, Fonterra will be able to refuse the… Audio
Midday Rural News for 5 December 2018
The industry group, Dairy NZ, is disappointed dairy farmers have to pay almost private sector costs of fighting Mycoplasma bovis. Audio
Dairy prices rise for the first time since May
The first rise in dairy prices in six months brings them off two-year lows.
NZ dairy group joins fight to try and save WTO
Dairy companies around the world have joined forces in an attempt to protect the World Trade Organisation.
More effort needed to reduce environmental impact of dairying, Fonterra says
The dairy giant identifies climate change, water and waste as areas for improvement in its annual sustainability report.
No more cows should be allowed on Canterbury plains - Fish and Game
Intensive dairy farming and nitrate-laden fertiliser are contaminating the Canterbury water supply, Fish & Game New Zealand says. Audio
Increasing pressure on dairy industry - analyst
Current dairy prices for farmers are unlikely to last, according to analysts.
