The dairy sector has once again come to the rescue of New Zealand Inc by earning a record $22 billion for the year ended June 2022 and is set to earn an additional billion dollars in a year's time.

The absence of Chinese demand for dairy continues to impact global prices.

Fonterra last week lifted its earning guidance for this season but narrowed its forecast farmgate milk price due to softening whole milk powder prices.

In a recent report, agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank notes that Chile is by far the largest exporter of cherries in the Southern Hemisphere – accounting for 96% of total exports last season.

Kia ora tatou, As we re-engage with our global audiences, sharing a clear and memorable New Zealand brand story about what makes us truly unique has been an exciting development.

After two years of Covid chaos, many growers and wineries will have entered 2022 hoping for a better, more ‘normal’ 12 months ahead.

Southland's Mataura Valley Milk has embarked on a major project to fully electrify its plant near Gore onto "100% renewable energy" by November next year.

China's sway over what New Zealand dairy farmers get paid for their milk has been on display this year.

Former Fonterra director Donna Smit's six-year tenure on the board can be best described as a game of three halves.

Open Country Dairy suppliers will receive $9.37/kgMS for milk supplied between June and September this year.