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Synlait Milk plunges to half-year $80.6m loss
Chief executive Richard Wyeth said the result was disappointing.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
On-farm cost inflation now structural, says report
ANZ’s Agri Insights report says farm operating costs are now 27% higher than before Covid.
'I love getting to know the cows': Rising dairy talent recognised
The 2026 Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Industry Awards winners have been announced.
Sixth straight GDT lift — but whole milk powder falls
Whole milk powder has the biggest impact on Fonterra’s farmgate milk price.
'Building the future': Top awards for Central Plateau dairy farmers
Central Plateau Share Farmer, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year revealed.
Duncan Bridgeman: Fonterra’s next CEO faces crucial test amid strategy shift
Miles Hurrell's replacement inherits a richer co-op – and a fiercely debated future.
Fonterra boss Miles Hurrell resigns after 8 years in top job
The board expects to appoint a new CEO within the next six months.
Top award for 'a great farming couple working and living on the land'
The Hoopers have transformed a former sheep-and-beef block into precision dairy.
'We’re proud': Couple win Greater Wellington farm environment award
Clarence and Elise Stolte say nothing is more important to their business than people.
What do rural sector groups think of the RMA?
More than 2200 written submissions have been lodged on the two new bills.
'Exceptional leadership': Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards winners announced
Share Farmer, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year revealed at awards dinner.
Burnout to balance: Farmer’s warning on the cost of pushing too hard
OPINION: Jason Halford says 18 months of burnout recovery reshaped his life and work.
Dairy Expo draws 174 exhibitors and strong farmer support
Visitors included farmers from the South Island, Northland, Wairarapa and Hawke’s Bay.
'Passion for livestock': Northland's top dairy farmers celebrated
Northland's Share Farmer, Dairy Manager and Dairy Trainee of the Year have been named.
Three women forging new paths in dairying
Tracy Brown, Anna Fodie, and Stacey Hendricks share their career journeys in dairying.
'Multiple callouts': Farmers fined over poor condition of 139 cattle
One of Glenise Stone's bulls was so unsteady it had to be euthanised on site.
Imported $6.99 butter undercuts Kiwi blocks as prices bite at checkout
The butter is now being sold on trial at North Island Pak’nSave supermarkets.
'Cows, cows, cows, cows': Waikato dairy awards celebrate 2026 winners
Waikato share farmer, manager and trainee of the year announced at awards dinner.
Butter price pain set to stay as global dairy costs keep climbing
Global butter prices have risen 6.1% since the last GDT sale and 34% since December.
Covid career change pays off for Bay farmer
The 28-year-old now contract-milks 1100 cows on a 290ha farm near Kawerau.
'Credible and full of heart': Top awards for Taranaki dairy farmers
Taranaki Dairy Industry Awards Share Farmer, Dairy Manager and Trainee of the Year named.
Five in a row: GDT streak continues with 5.7% surge
Whole milk powder was up 4.5% while skim milk powder rose a whoppingn 9.1%.
An Oxford professor on the future of food and food production
Sir Charles Godfray says climate extremes will make food and climate links undeniable.
Manawatū dairy industry's rising stars named in 2026 awards
The Manawatū Share Farmer, Dairy Manager and Dairy Trainee of the Year were announced.
Sharemilking couple take top honours at Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa dairy awards
Share farmers Tony Hudson and Rachel Jones took home $8100 and seven merit awards.
Global protein boom points to era of $9-plus milk payouts for farmers
DairyNZ puts Fonterra farmers' break-even at about $8.50 per kg of milksolids.
Nick Stewart: Fonterra sale once-in-a-generation opportunity for balance
OPINION: The deal represents a watershed moment for New Zealand dairy farmers.
Grant helps charity get more mince and milk to food banks
Meet the Need gave 80,000 mince and milk portions to locals last year.
Storm-hit farmers fear they will not qualify for help
The storms’ medium‑scale status unlocks tax relief and extra clean‑up help.
Farmers being cautious with profits
Farmers are funneling strong payouts into debt repayment and on-farm upgrades.