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Waikato dairy company slapped with record fine after stench causes headaches, vomiting
Watch: James Shaw on Newshub Nation

Farmers unhappy as methane target unchanged in Zero Carbon Bill
Fonterra is trying to lift its financial performance after a disappointing 2019 financial year.

Fonterra lifts forecast farmgate milk price
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Outlook positive for NZ in global cheese market, despite trade uncertainties - report
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Doctors want warning labels on cheese after link to breast cancer, but the science is mixed

Listen: Julia Jones talks to Dominic George about the new World Cup prediction tool.

Milk price payouts predict All Blacks to win Rugby World Cup
The co-op is changing strategy after posting a loss of $605 million.

Mercury boss Fraser Whineray appointed to senior Fonterra role

Watch: Video of the protest.

Watch: Vegans protest outside Fonterra HQ, sing to passersby
A major overhaul of animal welfare regulations covers everything from stock transport, horse castrations, and the treatment of farm dogs.

Southland farm and contractor convicted after more than 100 cows suffer tail breaks
Wilma and Aad van Leewens.

We just want what's fair': Farmers demand MPI compensation after M bovis outbreak

The dairy giant reported a loss of $605 million for the 2019 financial year.

Fonterra's milk production from Australia falls
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Calf falls onto Auckland motorway
Fonterra reported a loss of $605 million for the 2019 financial year.

Long road ahead for Fonterra to rebuild confidence, says shareholder
Watch: Fonterra has flagged a loss of up to $675 million for the 2019 financial year.

Fonterra sells another asset, reaches $1 billion debt reduction target
Watch: The public was given eight weeks to submit its thoughts on the new Zero Carbon Bill but the protest organiser says that's not long enough.

'Under siege': Farmers call for more time to process Zero Carbon Bill proposal

Feature Watch: Red Beach Primary students on climate change.

Does saving the planet mean the end of the sausage sizzle?
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage has stopped all work being done to use GE technology in New Zealand.

Student's case for GE ryegrass in dairy industry wins top science award
Watch: The co-op estimates the loss could be as high as $675 million.

Angry farmers to face off with Fonterra
Watch: Prime Minister Jacinda Arden talks about the agriculture sector and emissions control.

Farming industry bosses pen open letter to Jacinda Arden over climate change
The Government has proposed new regulations to clean up waterways.

Northland farm manager fined for effluent spills
Watch: Fonterra has signaled it is expecting to post a loss of up to $675 million this year due to write-downs on its assets.

Fonterra confirms new date for annual results

Listen: Farmers have recently launched a new group to help foster a greater understanding of the rural sector.

How Kiwis feel about farmers
Watch: Chris Lewis spoke to Rural Exchange about the use of the term 'milk' for plant-based products.

Aussie politicians want words 'milk' and 'meat' banned from plant-based products
A burst pipe at the plant released a potentially harmful liquid onto a public walkway in Hokitika.

Urgent health warning issued after chemical spill at Westland Milk plant
Farmers and councils will be held responsible for freshwater quality under the proposals.

Farmers call for an extension to freshwater consultation
A Hawke's Bay orchard recently become the first in the world to use a robotic harvester for a commercial apple harvest.

Robot feeds Southland dairy cows
Milk from Roan Farm will be sold in reusable glass bottles.

Boutique milk business brings glass bottle delivery back

Synlait's 2019 profit was up 12 percent on the previous year.

Record revenue boosts Synlait Milk profit

Dairy NZ recently released its five-year report into the Water Accord agreed to by farmers.

Eight farmers stand for DairyNZ board
The video was filmed on a Southland farm owned by NZ Super Fund.

Video shows 'inappropriate' handling of stock on NZ Super Fund-owned farm

Watch: Fonterra has signalled it is expecting to post a loss of up to $675 million this year due to write-downs on its assets.

Fonterra defers annual results reporting date
Dairy NZ recently released its five-year report into a Water Accord agreed to by farmers.

'Deeply concerned': Farming groups react to Government's freshwater plans
Watch: Nine-year-old Lucy O’Reilly prefers the latest dairy farming catalogues to children’s books.

Watch: Heartwarming story of budding dairy farmer
Watch: Fonterra has signalled it is expecting to post a loss of up to $675 million this year due to write-downs on its assets..

Fonterra cuts bonuses, freezes 6000 top workers pay
Watch: Fonterra has signalled it is expecting to post a loss of up to $675 million this year due to write-downs on its assets..

Fonterra maintains 2019/2020 milk price forecast despite risks in global dairy market
Listen: AgProud's Jon Pemberton talks to Rural Exchange about the group.

Farming group aims to bridge urban-rural divide

Watch: One Canterbury farmer says there's still work to be done.

Big improvement by dairy farmers to protect waterways, says report
Farmer shareholders voted in favour of selling the dairy co-op to a Chinese dairy giant.

Government nets $5m after Westland Milk sale
Listen: Environmentalist, Angus Robson talks to Rural Exchange about the issue of winter grazing.

'Change is required': Southland farming industry leaders develop 'action plan' for winter grazing
The reduction of gas emissions is a major issue facing New Zealand farmers.

Farming leader calls for action on genetic modification

Watch: Jacinda Ardern commits $150 million to fight climate change in the Pacific.

Fighting climate change vital to protect Kiwis' health - doctor
The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is a big issue for farmers.

Scientists making 'steady progress' on GE ryegrass
Watch: Mihaka Hemi Beckham's video from the milking shed.

Watch: Whangarei farmer launches 'milk and cookie' challenge
Listen: Southland farmer Jason Herrick talks to Rural Exchange about the campaign against winter grazing.

Claims Southland farmers 'at breaking point' over anti-winter grazing campaign
Watch: Angus Robson talks to Rural Exchange about his campaign against winter grazing.

Ag Minister announces members of taskforce on winter grazing
Watch: The co-op estimates the loss could be as high as $675 million.

'Good riddance': Ag Minister blasts former Fonterra management
Listen: Angus Robson talks to Rural Exchange about the issue of winter grazing.

Winter grazing: 'Anti-farmer' claims put to environmentalist
Watch: Agri-business analyst Jacqueline Rowarth talks Fonterra's huge loss.

Why Fonterra has taken a massive financial hit
Watch: Jacqueline Rowarth talks Fonterra's huge loss.

More pain to come for NZ dairy farmers - analyst
It follows a high profile campaign against the practice of winter grazing.

Environmentalists 'intimidated and harassed' by Southland farmers over winter grazing