The dairy outlook is more rosy and positive than New Zealand producers may have been feeling about it, says US Rabobank global dairy strategist Mary Ledman.

Spiralling expenses are the biggest concern to farmers right now, says Federated Farmers’ national dairy chair Chris Lewis.

Fitch has revised its rating outlook for Fonterra to negative from stable but reaffirmed the long term default rating as ‘A’.

The farmgate milk price could possibly rise beyond $7/kgMS in the 2019-20 season.

Miles Hurrell's confirmation as Fonterra’s chief executive has been warmly received on social media.

Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell is asking shareholders for time to turn the business around.

With the culling season underway, MPI is reminding farmers that each animal is their responsibility until it is accepted by a processor or saleyard.

Two farms from the North Island east coast and one from Central Hawkes Bay are the finalists in this year’s Ahuwhenua competition for the top Māori sheep and beef farm.

Westland Milk Products says the DIRA is still needed, but with some changes.

The a2 Milk Company and Fonterra are working closely through “the next wave of commercial opportunities together”.