New a2 Milk boss sells all her shares
a2 Milk's new chief executive has moved to sell her entire stake in the company after just two months in the job, causing a stir in the investment community.
Dairy
Theft of Tapanui cows still a mystery
Theft of Tapanui cows still a mystery
The apparent theft of 65 cows from a West Otago farm remains a mystery, police say.
Dairy prices continue to fall; production growth expected
Dairy prices continue to fall; production growth expected
New Zealand production would be a key factor for the direction of dairy prices for the rest of the season, ASB senior rural economist Nathan Penny said yesterday.
Synlait profit rises 56% to $138.6m
Synlait profit rises 56% to $138.6m
Dunsandel milk company Synlait has put its larger competitor Fonterra to shame after reporting an operating profit 56% higher than it reported for the same period last year.
Much more mozzarella
Much more mozzarella
Cutting-edge technology used in Fonterra's new mozzarella line at its Clandeboye plant is the first of its kind in the world, and being kept under wraps.
200 Fonterra staff flown to California beach resort
200 Fonterra staff flown to California beach resort
Europe-based Fonterra staff travelled at least 9000km for a meeting at a California beach resort town - a venue the dairy giant says was chosen as it was near Los Angeles airport.
Dairy product prices down as milk powder supply boosted
Dairy product prices down as milk powder supply boosted
Dairy product prices fell at the Global Dairy Trade auction as whole milk powder continued its slide amid increased supply.
Milk fat now worth more to farmers than protein
Milk fat now worth more to farmers than protein
In what is the most significant change to global dairy trade in the past 20 years, milk fat will earn dairy farmers more than protein in the 2018-19 season.
Entering NZ dairy awards can help business, career
Entering NZ dairy awards can help business, career
Stefan and Annalize du Plessis, of Dipton, are proof that entering the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards can do good things for business and career.
Fonterra loss no surprise
Fonterra loss no surprise
Fonterra's announcement of its first annual loss, $196million, in 17 years did not come as a surprise to a Taieri dairy farmer.
Breeding shift may continue
Breeding shift may continue
Dairy farmers will need to think about their breeding choices to ensure they have a herd capable of producing milk with higher fat content to get the best returns, a new report says.
Deer milk brand gets two food award nods
Deer milk brand gets two food award nods
New Zealand's pioneering deer milk industry has received a further boost by being named a finalist in this year’s New Zealand Food Awards.
'M. bovis' confirmed on four more farms
'M. bovis' confirmed on four more farms
Four more Canterbury farms have been confirmed as being infected with Mycoplasma bovis.
Farmers: Fonterra needs to lift its game
Farmers: Fonterra needs to lift its game
Fonterra must address its dividend payout for disgruntled dairy farmers, who have high expectations a forthcoming management roadshow should be looking to set the record straight.
Fonterra apologies, fix-it plan after first loss
Fonterra apologies, fix-it plan after first loss
News of Fonterra's first annual loss - of $196 million - in its 17 years of existence was delivered with candid apologies to farmers and unit-holders and promises that a fix-it plan was under way.
6000 Fonterra staff earn over $100k
6000 Fonterra staff earn over $100k
Nearly 6000 Fonterra workers are paid more than $100,000 - some 750 more than last year.
‘M. bovis’ legal action
‘M. bovis’ legal action
A Southland farmer has served notice that he intends to sue another farmer for knowingly selling him calves infected with Mycoplasma bovis.
Fonterra's $196m loss: 'we didn't meet promises'
Fonterra's $196m loss: 'we didn't meet promises'
Fonterra has recorded its first loss in its 17-year history, with the chief executive admitting the dairy giant "didn't meet promises made to farmers".
Ammonia leak at Dunsandel milk processing plant
Ammonia leak at Dunsandel milk processing plant
One person has been injured following an ammonia leak at a Canterbury processing plant.
Fonterra under pressure to reveal future plans
Fonterra under pressure to reveal future plans
Dairy giant Fonterra is expected to post a substantial annual loss when it releases its financial results on Thursday, but as much attention will be on its future plans as on the numbers.