The CountryFrom sharemilkers to co-owners: Waikato couple eye full farm ownership nextThe van Heuvens will shift from sharemilking to a 50% equity partnership in June.17 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryCow-ching: State-owned farmer to hand Crown $10m special dividend The $10m payment follows a $9.5m capital repayment from Fonterra.15 Apr 12:37 AM
The CountryThird time lucky: Bay of Plenty dairy manager takes top regional titleThe 28-year-old manages 700 cows on a 260ha farm at Galatea, Eastern Bay.14 Apr 09:21 PM
The CountryCashed-up dairy farmers urged to spend wiselyAdvisers warn tax can still apply if company-held funds are spent on holidays.14 Apr 09:13 PM
The CountryFonterra farmers’ $400,000 paydayHow will Fonterra's farmer-shareholders spend their $400,000 Mainland payments?13 Apr 09:48 PM
The CountryMiddle East conflict hits a2 Milk forecasts, wiping millions off market value13 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The smart way to put a big payout to work in a jittery market12 Apr 04:00 PM
The CountryInside the Spring Sheep shift reshaping one young farmer’s futureRyan McPherson swapped a planned Wall Street career for sheep milking in Lichfield.11 Apr 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Rare tailwind’: Fonterra’s giant $5.4b payout a timely economic boostFarmers and investors are getting $3.2b in capital repayments next week.11 Apr 12:00 AM
The Country‘A long journey’: Canterbury couple secure their first farmThe Barneses plan to convert the block, milk up to 650 cows and supply Fonterra.08 Apr 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryANZ lifts milk price forecast to $9.85/kg despite weaker dairy auctionANZ now expects a $9.85 per kgMS farmgate milk price this season. 08 Apr 03:19 AM
The CountryGlobal dairy prices fall for first time this yearThe GDT index dropped 3.4% to US$4228 ($7378) a tonne.07 Apr 08:59 PM
The Country'Important turning point': Synlait sells North Island assets to pare debtThe $307m deal includes the Pōkeno plant and key Auckland leasehold sites.06 Apr 10:29 PM
The Country'The buck always stops with us': Fuel spike piles pressure on farmersSurging diesel and petrol prices are pushing up fertiliser, feed and freight costs.03 Apr 09:00 PM
The Country‘It’s our life, our home’: Merino Downs wins top farm awardThe Roberts family has transformed two farms into a 269ha dual-system operation.01 Apr 09:42 PM
The CountryFonterra, Greenpeace settle over misleading '100% New Zealand grass-fed' butter claimsGreenpeace filed a lawsuit against Fonterra in 2024 over what it called 'greenwashing'.31 Mar 11:39 PM
The Country'Intergenerational vision': Tapanui dairy farm wins environment awardLuke and Nicole Kane run a 700-cow dairy on their nearly 100-year-old family farm.31 Mar 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra-Lactalis deal: New boss says Kiwi dairy will remain ‘local’ and French want to learn from expertsLactalis says the $4.2 billion acquisition is a major expansion for the French group.31 Mar 04:36 AM
The CountryFonterra completes sale of Mainland to French dairy giant for $4.22bFonterra's farmer shareholders are set for a bumper payday.30 Mar 09:54 PM
The CountryTop dairy honours announced at Canterbury/North Otago awards'If we look after the cows, the cows will look after us.'27 Mar 01:42 AM
The CountryTech‑focused dairy and beef farmers take out Auckland environment titleThe couple also invested in wetlands and tidal habitats to protect endangered bittern.26 Mar 09:21 PM
The CountryRising leaders named in Southland/Otago dairy awardsTop performers of the Southland and Otago dairy sector were celebrated at awards dinner. 24 Mar 09:15 PM
The CountryWest Coast/Top of the South Dairy Industry Awards 2026 winners namedShare Farmers, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year announced for the regions.24 Mar 02:15 AM
Coast and Country NewsHow a 22-year-old with no farming background rose to dairy award successCam George is 2IC on a 200ha Mangakino farm milking 485 cows.23 Mar 10:25 PM
The CountryWaihī Estuary has original name Te Heriheri restored as part of wetland projectThe iwi-led project has turned 30ha of former dairy farm into wetland.23 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMarket close: Warmongering casts shadow as Fonterra posts strong resultThe S&P/NZX 50 declined 90.27 points or 0.69% to 12,899.72.23 Mar 05:19 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Time for caution’: Fonterra warns on war risks as it delivers bumper profitFonterra lifted first-half net profit 2.8% to $750m and raised dividends.23 Mar 12:00 AM
The CountrySynlait Milk plunges to half-year $80.6m lossChief executive Richard Wyeth said the result was disappointing.22 Mar 09:33 PM
The CountryFonterra posts $750m profit, lifts milk price and dividendsShareholders will receive a 16c special dividend on top of 24c interim.22 Mar 08:24 PM
The CountryFive generations drive organic dairy innovation at CleavedaleThe organic Jersey herd now milks 460 cows, with milk sold across the North Island.22 Mar 04:03 PM
The CountryAs gouda as it gets: Boutique Hawke's Bay cheeses win national trophiesThis was Craggy Range's first year producing all its cheese on farm in Tukituki Valley.20 Mar 02:00 AM
The Country'Success-driven' couple win farm environment award The Clodes of Te Hou Farms take a highly strategic approach to land stewardship.19 Mar 10:18 PM
