Fonterra has announced today a final price for units in the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund of $5.50 per unit.

Just over 300 entries have so far been received in the 2013 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards.

Singaporean conglomerate, Olam International has succeeded in a full takeover of New Zealand Farming Systems Uruguay.

It's official – the last dairy season was the most productive on record thanks to very favourable pasture growth conditions.

Strong interest has been shown from farmers and staff in buying units in the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund but many farmer shareholders seemed to be taking a "wait and see" approach before selling, Fonterra says.

Strong interest has been shown from farmers and staff in buying units in the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund but many farmer shareholders seemed to be taking a "wait and see" approach before selling, Fonterra says.

It's official – the last dairy season was the most productive on record thanks to very favourable pasture growth conditions.

With summer almost here, one of New Zealand's most serious pasture pests, porina (pictured), is coming out of the soil to mate and scatter vast numbers of eggs, costing farmers millions.

With summer almost here, one of New Zealand's most serious pasture pests, porina (pictured), is coming out of the soil to mate and scatter vast numbers of eggs, costing farmers millions.

Taking a common sense approach to sustainable dairying is the theme of a forum for award-winning dairy farmers in Invercargill next week.