Dairy Farmers
Shannon Munro: dancing farmer and the new face of Dairy NZ
Best of 2022 - Shannon Munro is the young and vibrant face of the Dairy NZ campaign Join Us. Video, Audio
Higher dairy prices encourage farmers to spend
A new survey shows dairy farmers have taken advantage of increased milk income to catch up on deferred farm maintenance and revisit capital expenditure, previously delayed due to lower milk prices.
Fonterra seeks radical revamp of rules it operates under
Fonterra's comments have come in submissions to the biggest structural change in the dairy industry for almost two decades.
Rising number of dairy polluters worries council
There is a long way to go to pull the region's worst performers up to the accepted standard, the council says.
More effort needed to reduce environmental impact of dairying, Fonterra says
The dairy giant identifies climate change, water and waste as areas for improvement in its annual sustainability report.
Farmers hope for business reset after Fonterra loss
Dairy farmers are hoping the massive financial hit taken by Fonterra will be used as an opportunity to reset the business for the future.The dairy cooperative delivered a net loss of $196 million for… Audio
Will dairy farming survive water pollution rules?
Farmers say they can continue dairy farming and improve the water quality of New Zealand's rivers at the same time. The government is looking at restricting the amount of nutrients making its way into… Audio
Dairy can continue, water quality will improve - farmers
Farmers say they can continue dairy farming and improve the water quality of our rivers at the same time. The government is looking at restricting the amount of nutrients making its way into… Audio
Theo Spierings steps down as Fonterra CEO
Fonterra's chairman John Wilson denies CEO Theo Spierings' departure is linked to the co-operative's $348 million half-year loss, but dairy farmers say it's only right that he leaves. Audio
Kaikoura farmers celebrate return of milker trucks in and out of town
Kaikoura dairy farmers are celebrating being able to truck their milk out of the district for the first time since the earthquakes. Video, Audio
Dairy farmers under pressure reach out for help
Increased pressure on dairy farmers and sharemilkers have seen rural support agencies responding to increased demand for their services. Video, Audio
NZ milk banned from Queensland prisons
New Zealand milk has been banned from four Queensland prisons amid complaints it's taking business away from local farmers.
Fonterra chairman John Wilson
The chairman of Fonterra John Wilson believes the worst is over for the dairy price for now. The company has lifted its payout to farmers, but most farmers will still run at a loss this year. We ask… Audio
Insight for 12 October 2014 - Is Dairy Milking Migrants?
Ian Telfer explores what is happening with dairy workers and migrant employees. Audio
Dairy farmers react to another fall in prices
Dairy farmers have been wrapping up their morning milking to some bad news, with global dairy prices falling 7.3 per cent in the latest overnight auction. Audio
Tatua Dairy Celebrates 100 Years
On the afternoon of Sunday March 2, crowds of people gathered under huge oak trees on a property near Morrinsville in Waikato. They were there to mark the 100th anniversary of the tiny but prosperous… Audio