Dairy
Warning to prevent low feed cover disputes
Disputes arise every year between sharemilkers and farm owners, but decent planning and communication will usually prevent any problems, says Sam Ebbett.
Southeast Asia full of potential for NZ exporters
The demographics alone make this a market well worth the effort, says Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell.
Fonterra’s first fixed milk price events of the year draw 800
After timid March start, April goes gangbusters.
Milk forecasts firm as GDT prices mark time
Not much changed in terms of the mix of buyers in the latest auction.
The changing face of dairy herd nutrition
Pasture may not be the whole story when it comes to farmers meeting future challenges, says SealesWinslow general manager Grant Jackson.
Fonterra closing plants at two Waikato sites
Ageing assets are no longer efficient to operate, manufacturing director says.
Westland posts record $55.9m profit
Dairy company lands butter side up on sales of higher value products.
GDT bounce-back underpins milk price
Cheddar and whole milk powder lead the way.
Slow and steady gains ahead for dairy
Better dairy prices are expected in 2024 – though there’s a chance that global politics could shift the dial.
Protecting the bottom line when upgrading effluent storage
Upgrading existing ponds could be cheapest answer to meeting Otago effluent consents.
Low consumer demand a blow to SFF profits
Market conditions have meant SFF Ltd has adjusted the pace of planned investment and focused on reducing operating costs.
Dairy in award-winning farmers’ DNA
Southland/Otago Dairy Industry Awards winners announced.
Synlait requests trading halt
Company says it needs time to arrange extension for loan repayment.
Inspiration from Dairy Environment Leaders forum
Farmers gather to share stories of environmental progress and plans.
Is this season’s milk price good, or average?
Inflation-adjusted data might help farmers when assessing their investment strategy or putting in place hedging policy, says NZAB director Andrew Laming.
Fonterra’s bounty has begun to normalise
Analysts say golden run of super-normal profits is ending.
Meet NZ’s really big cheeses
Judges award 187 medals to country’s finest cheesemakers in countdown to trophy night.
Is our dairy herd fertility in crisis?
The national average six-week in-calf rate has stagnated at around 66% for the past seven years, says CRV sales manager Julia Baynes.
Scope 3 emissions: cash will flow to greener dairy
Increasingly, positive emissions reporting will unlock capital, Fonterra says.
Fonterra posts strong results
Interim results for 2024 show earnings on the up.
A life and a career built on dairy
Canty couple say the sector has given them everything – and they’re making a Co-operative Difference to it, too.
Autumn dairy prices land with a thump
Prices slumped for six of the seven dairy products traded.
Dairy bounces back while meat lags in latest ASB report
Changing monetary expectations create bullish growth outlook for dairy.
Fonterra tweaks fixed milk price tool
Aim is to improve farmers’ experience, co-op says.
Synlait, Nestlé to jointly fund emissions tools
Cost of new tech to be split three ways with dairy giants and farmer suppliers in seven-year project.
A2 milk journey is only just beginning
The milk category has gone relatively quiet, says Keith Woodford, but it is far from dead.
Environmental effort that’s for the birds
Farmers making a difference to wildlife are set to gather for the Dairy Environment Leaders forum in Wellington.
Improvement the name of the game for Northland Share Farmers of the Year
Northland Share Farmers of the Year ‘really reaping the benefits of our hard work and dedication’.
SIDE to mark quarter-century with cracking conference
NZ’s largest dairy conference aims to empower farmers through education and networking opportunities.
Top honours announced in Auckland/Hauraki dairy regionals
Dairy industry could do better at accepting women in senior roles, winner says.
Dairy, beef first to improve, Rabobank predicts
Subdued waiting game’ for sheepmeat as it lags some way behind.
Sudden dry-off order shocks sheep milkers
Major ovine milk company shortens season in light of tough financial times.
Fonterra ready to capitalise on US protein push
NZ’s green credentials put it in pole position to meet surge in demand for protein.
India simply not open to a dairy deal, says analyst
Access to subcontinent would be ‘very, very difficult’ for Delhi to give.
‘Fonterra provides security in sea of change’
What’s important for any exporter in times like these is playing to your strengths, says CEO Miles Hurrell.
Backpackers on dairy winners’ podium
Uruguay pair named Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa Share Farmers of the Year.
Dairy prices fall in latest GDT
First decrease at the Global Dairy Trade auction after six consecutive gains.
Miraka wins B Corporation certification
Organisation’s high environmental and social standards align with Māori values, company says.
Darfield farmer off to Young Farmer finals
George Dodson takes Tasman trophy as regionals roll on.
Taranaki dairy’s best honoured at awards
Former zookeeper and his partner among the winners
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