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Coronavirus

Agriculture Minister's blunt COVID-19 message to farmers
Fonterra is considered an essential service.
Coronavirus

Revealed: How dairy giant Fonterra will operate under COVID-19 lockdown
The Real Estate Institute said the overall slowing of dairy sales had been driven by banks tightening up on lending.
Agribusiness

Dairy farm sales low but recovering
Some Northland regions haven't had rainfall since November.
Northland

'A drop in the bucket': Drought long way from over despite rain
The dairy company has been expanding and diversifying.
Agribusiness

Synlait Milk's first-half profit drops 30 percent
The coronavirus has caused disruption for some supply chains in China.
Coronavirus

New Zealand food export sector 'well placed' to manage coronavirus fallout - report
Dairy powders were markedly lower.
Agribusiness

Global dairy prices drop amid coronavirus disruption
The result is a big turnaround for the dairy giant, however it said there could be challenges ahead.
Agribusiness

Fonterra lifts financial performance, but no dividend due to coronavirus
The drought is also having a crippling effect on farmers and communities.
Weather

Young farmers urged to reach out as drought pressure continues
Dry conditions and a lack of water have reached crisis point in some regions.
Weather

Wider North Island drought declarations expected
John Monaghan will retire when his current 3-year term ends this November.
Agribusiness

Fonterra chairman to step down
Economists say prices appear to be stabilising, despite the latest drop.
Agribusiness

Global dairy prices record third consecutive drop
Watch: Angus Robson talks to Rural Exchange about his campaign against winter grazing. Credits: Video: Newshub Image: Supplied/Angus Robson.
Animal Welfare

Winter grazing action group announced

Northland is also struggling with a lack of rain.
Weather

Ag Minister declares Waikato drought-conditions 'adverse event'

Fonterra now partners with A2 milk after 17-year consumer battle
Agribusiness

A2 Milk profit rises as infant formula sales increase
Some areas of Northland haven't had rainfall since November.
Weather

Fonterra milk collections down as drought affects production
The case was brought to court by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).
Animal Rights

Community detention and bovine-ban for tail-breaking Waikato farmer
Kaipara's mayor says farmers could feel the economic effects of drought conditions in Northland for up to a year.
Weather

Weekend rain little respite for drought-stricken farmers
The long dry spell is causing headaches for farmers and residents across the North
Weather

Fonterra helps transport water to drought-hit Far North towns
Damien O'Connor is confident New Zealand can achieve eradication.
Opinion
Opinion

Opinion: Keep the pressure on to defeat M. bovis.

Sales of dairy farms have fallen 40.3 percent.
Agribusiness

Explained: What's behind the drop in dairy farm sales
Hot, dry weather is quickly becoming a nightmare for Northland farmers who haven't seen rain in months
Agribusiness

Drop in dairy payout predicted as dry weather takes toll

A major overhaul of animal welfare regulation came into effect in 2018
Animal Rights

'Recidivist behaviour': SPCA prosecutes man for ill-treatment of injured cow

While drought-like conditions in Northland have this week been declared an adverse event, a similar call is yet to be made in Waikato.
Northland

Farmers in Waikato hope for rain as extreme dry takes hold
Watch: Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith spoke to The AM Show about the dry conditions.
Northland

'It's pretty grim': Farmers could feel effects of Northland drought for 12 months
Watch: Kate Rodger's 2020 Oscars wrap for Newshub Live at 6pm.
Dairy Farming

Ryan Bridge slams Joaquin Phoenix's criticism of dairy industry
The Government has pledged support for Southland flood clean-up.
Southland

'All they need to do is call': Flood-hit Southland farmers urged to ask for help

The green diamond being given away was in a collection of estate jewellery in Australia where it had been part of a family collection for several generations.
Dairy Farming

Couple gift rare $12,000 diamond to show their love for dairy farmers
A major clean-up operation is underway.
Weather

'Farmy Armies' rally for massive clean up on flood-hit Southland farms
Thousands of people in Gore and its neighbouring towns were forced to flee their homes during what's been described as a "one-in-100-year" event.
Weather

Flooding impact 'severe' for 100-plus Southland-South Otago dairy farms
There are fears the outbreak will stifle Chinese demand.
Agribusiness

Global dairy prices tumble amid coronavirus nerves
Hot, dry weather is quickly becoming a nightmare for Northland farmers who haven't seen rain in months.
Weather

New February climate outlook offers little respite for parched regions
Many farmers are concerned by Government plans to charge them for emissions.
Agribusiness

Farmer confidence rises but many still worried - survey
China has overtaken the United States as the biggest market for New Zealand beef exports in 2019.
Agribusiness

Records all round for dairy and meat exports
Watch: LIC Chairman Murray King reviews the company's half-year result.
Agribusiness

Farmer investment in technology boosts revenue for dairy herd genetics co-op
Watch: Ohinewai farmer and Waikato Primary Industry Adverse Event Cluster group chairperson, Neil Bateup talks to the AM Show.
Waikato

Ag industry leaders meet as concern grows over drought-like conditions
With family members not interested in taking over a 303-hectare farm near Winton, John MacGillivray is a reluctant vendor.
Southland

'Corporate farms are almost as bad as communism' - veteran farmer
The improved forecast comes on the back of higher than expected commodity prices
Agribusiness

Synlait lifts forecast milk payout price for current season
Watch: The first day of the trial was on Monday.
Court

Vet disgusted by conditions of dairy cows owned by National MP's family
Barbara Kuriger speaks to media in 2018 after the news broke.
Court

Animal abuse trial begins for National MP's family

Hot, dry weather is quickly becoming a nightmare for Northland farmers who haven't seen rain in months.
Northland

Dry heat in Northland worries farmers already hit by dry winter
A plant-based diet could slash emissions and save billions of dollars, according to new research.
Climate Change

Schools' climate change resource right about meat - study
Lone Sorensen says the new road would be a huge threat to her livelihood.
Dairy Farming

Marlborough dairy farmer fears logging operation will destroy property
Hot, dry weather is quickly becoming a nightmare for many farmers who haven't seen rain in months.
Agribusiness

Dry weather could put 'further upward pressure' on dairy commodity prices - economist
The research is being hailed as "a Google translate for cows".
Animals

Cows communicate, express feelings through their moos - study
Listen: Sean Plunket debates teaching climate change in schools with Climate Change Minister James Shaw.
Climate Change

Farming group labels new climate change teaching resource 'simplistic, counterproductive'
Fonterra’s Group Director of Farm Source, Richard Allen, with MyMilk farmers Don & Jess Moore
Dairy Farming

Fonterra extends 'MyMilk' scheme to help new farmers
Watch: Incredible images of Australia's bushfires have been captured by Kiwi pilots.
Australia bushfires

Emotional poem and photo captures heartbreak of Australian fires
A short scene from Apocalypse Cow.
Environment

Outrage at UK documentary calling for end to all animal farming
Lower volumes are driving up international prices.
Agribusiness

Positive start to 2020 for dairy commodity prices