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Cheddar climbs, butter falls in latest dairy auction
Dairy prices edge higher as gains in cheddar help offset declines in fat products.
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DairyNZ welcomes significant improvements to resource management reforms
Sponsored content: DairyNZ backs bill changes but seeks further reforms.
Matamata roots help shape French Open doubles champion Jamie Mackenzie
The Matamata-born teen now trains and lives in Germany with his father.
Fonterra trims 2026/27 milk price forecast to $9.25/kg amid weaker demand
Global Dairy Trade prices have dropped 11% since late May.
The Kiwi farm using ‘liquid gold’ to soothe sensitive skin
Sarah Kirkland talks to Tom Raynel about her colostrum beauty startup, Elm Lab.
From maths to milking: Meet rising dairy star Wil Wilkie
“I say yes to pretty much any farm training offered where I can learn more.”
'Disappointing': Dairy exporters divided over India trade deal impact
Fonterra disappointed deal was unable to secure significant new access opportunities.
GDT posts steepest fall in two years
The results follow a 2.8% fall at the previous auction nearly a month ago.
A2 Milk says China supply issues easing after tough fourth quarter
China label sales fell in the fourth quarter after supply shortages.
Tom Slee wins Young Farmer of the Year
Tom Slee becomes his family’s third Young Farmer of the Year winner.
On The Up: Accolades for Bay as dairy sensor goes global
Two local companies were finalists in the NZ Hi-Tech and Fieldays innovation awards.
How a reluctant farmer became a rising dairy innovator
The 26-year-old Waikato farmer was named 2025 Dairy Trainee of the Year.
Fertiliser timing focus: How to get best ‘bang for buck’ and meet N-cap rules
All dairy farmers must report annual synthetic nitrogen use by July 31.
Make or break: Inside Fonterra’s big bet on foodservice in China
Fonterra’s bold new China play – and what it means for farmers.
Waikato dairy farmer Danielle Hovmand named emerging leader of the year
Judges said her selfless leadership embodied the spirit of the award.
'Back in expansion mode': NZX says milk production sets new highs
La Niña brought warm, wet conditions that supported pasture growth all summer.
A2 Milk gets key China approval, plans $300m dividend
The approval lets a2 Milk make China‑label infant formula at Pōkeno.
How NZ exporters are adapting to China’s growing domestic competition
China's focus on domestic food production is creating competition for NZ exporters.
Confidence dips, but farmers still back the year ahead
Sheep and beef producers remained most upbeat, with 40% expecting gains.
Dairy prices fall again at GDT, down 2.8%
Dairy prices fall 2.8% at GDT, with losses across all products except lactose.
Fonterra signs deal to take majority of power from new Canterbury solar farm
Fonterra will take 80% of the solar farm’s output under the new agreement.
'Milk prices the big mover': Dairy drives May food cost rise
Higher dairy costs, led by 2L milk, drove May's 1.0% rise in food prices.
The Conversation: Would you buy milk from a gene‑edited cow?
OPINION: Researchers surveyed nearly 1100 New Zealanders about gene-edited milk.
How ‘liquid gold’ from Kiwi cows became a premium beauty export
Its formulae contain about 72% colostrum, far higher than industry norms.
Fieldays reveals $110m funding boost
Govt unveils $110m in new ag funding at Fieldays, backing innovation and growth.
'Risks are expected to build': MPI warns of Iran War ripple effects on NZ's food and fibre exports
The Iran war threatens to shave 1% off export earnings by 2026/27.
Synlait in talks with lenders as $130m Bright loan set for replacement
Synlait posted a $12m net loss for the four months to April 30.
Family farm life fuels passion for vintage machinery
Keith’s early 1900s Ruston engine once powered Mercer Quarry before restoration.
'We’re disappointed': NZ lamb, dairy and wine face higher US tariffs
The new 12.5% US tariff could replace the existing 10% rate next month.
Moving Day momentum: Strong prices and a smooth season for the dairy sector
Sponsored content: Moving Day has officially finished for another year.