Dairy
Animal rights campaigner - cruelty inherent in dairy industry
An animal rights campaigner says the dairy industry's reputation is in tatters after revelations of shocking animal abuse. Video footage recorded by animal rights group Farmwatch shows a man violently… Audio
Fonterra offsets weak dairy prices with high value products
The chief executive of dairy co-operative Fonterra Theo Spierings, says the company is looking to produce more high value products, faster, as global dairy prices remain at unsustainably low levels. Audio
Farmers need to step up, minister says
Calls for livestock to be excluded from most waterways has prompted the Minister for Primary Industries to ask farmers to do more to protect the environment.
Regional Wrap
The cherry harvest has started in Hawkes Bay and all North Island regions are feeling a little better after good rain last weekend. At the top of the South Island, the huge forest fire In Marlborough… Audio
Limiting nitrate leaching on dairy farms
Massey University soil scientists are investigating how taking cows off paddocks during certain times of the year could significantly reduce the amount of nitrate leaching into waterways. Audio
Limiting nitrate leaching on dairy farms
Massey University soil scientists are investigating how taking cows off paddocks during certain times of the year could significantly reduce the amount of nitrate leaching into waterways.
AudioRegional Wrap
Bulls are finally putting on weight in Manawatu after a long, miserable winter and in the south Marlborough farmers are getting ready for a dry summer. [{topics] rural, farming Audio
International disbelief in falling NZ milk supply
International buyers don't believe New Zealand's milk supply is falling and that was keeping demand weak, says a global dairy expert.
Dairy cows producing more milk than 10 years ago
Dairy cows are producing 18 percent more milk than 10 years ago, according to New Zealand Dairy Statistics.
Fonterra's forecast payout under pressure
A third consecutive slide in world dairy prices has seen them slip further away from the $3000 per tonne mark, which many farmers need to break even.
The Panel with Ellen Read and Jock Anderson (Part 1)
What the Panelists Ellen Read and Jock Anderson have been up to. The former All Black great Jonah Lomu has died at the age of 40. His friend and team mate Andrew Mehrtens shares his memories. Dairy… Audio
Dairy prices tumble 8 percent
Dairy prices have fallen for a third consecutive auction, with the average price down 7.9 percent at the twice monthly global auction.
New food safety qualification for Fonterra site
Fonterra's Te Awamutu site has become the first in the world to be awarded the new internationally recognised food safety accreditation.
Fonterra doubles capacity to produce lactoferrin
Fonterra has completed a project to double its capacity to produce the high-value ingredient lactoferrin, which is otherwise known as Pink Gold.
Online trading tool attracts international interest
A New Zealand-designed trading platform is gaining international attention from meat and dairy companies around the world.
No dairy deregulation needed, says Commission
There is not enough competition in the dairy industry to warrent derugulation, but the Commerce Commission is recommending some changes, it says.
Farmers welcome Filipino workers' reprieve
Farmers are pleased at an offer of a second chance for Filipino dairy workers caught in visa scams. Audio
Economist says lower milk production will support dairy prices
An economist says lower milk production in New Zealand should support dairy prices over the rest of the season. Audio
Proposal for 'leaner, fitter Fonterra' rejected
The Fonterra Shareholders Council has rejected a proposed change to the co-operative's constitution that would shrink its board from 13 members to nine.
New dairy 'fingerprints' a game-changer
New milk testing technology designed by Fonterra will effectively give each dairy farm a milk fingerprint.
