Dairy prices
Dairy Report: Fonterra's woes overshadow Synlait's records. But share prices of both rise. MPB now looks unstoppable
22nd Mar 18, 9:26am
Dairy Report: Fonterra's woes overshadow Synlait's records. But share prices of both rise. MPB now looks unstoppable
Fonterra's orchestration of the announcement of CEO Theo Spierings departure was symphony-like. Here's hoping its next moves around a new CEO and board refreshment are as convincing
21st Mar 18, 2:51pm
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Fonterra's orchestration of the announcement of CEO Theo Spierings departure was symphony-like. Here's hoping its next moves around a new CEO and board refreshment are as convincing
Fonterra says its board and CEO Theo Spierings 'have agreed' he will leave later this year; international search under way for replacement and candidates now shortlisted
21st Mar 18, 11:18am
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Fonterra says its board and CEO Theo Spierings 'have agreed' he will leave later this year; international search under way for replacement and candidates now shortlisted
Dairy giant Fonterra lifts milk price forecast to $6.55 from $6.40, but forecasts lower dividend; takes $405 mln write-down on value of its Beingmate shareholding
21st Mar 18, 9:00am
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Dairy giant Fonterra lifts milk price forecast to $6.55 from $6.40, but forecasts lower dividend; takes $405 mln write-down on value of its Beingmate shareholding
Roger J Kerr says escalating global trade tensions are weighing the New Zealand dollar down
19th Mar 18, 9:01am
Roger J Kerr says escalating global trade tensions are weighing the New Zealand dollar down
Dairy Report: Irrigation in the South Island insulated dairy farms from drought this year allowing maintained production. North Island makes a fast recovery
16th Mar 18, 10:04am
Dairy Report: Irrigation in the South Island insulated dairy farms from drought this year allowing maintained production. North Island makes a fast recovery
David Hargreaves fears Fonterra will again 'leave the crowd wanting more' when it fronts for its half-year results next week
15th Mar 18, 2:20pm
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David Hargreaves fears Fonterra will again 'leave the crowd wanting more' when it fronts for its half-year results next week
UBS analyst forecasts Fonterra will take a writedown of $160 million on its Chinese Beingmate shareholding and reduce dividend payment this year to 32c from 40c last year
14th Mar 18, 3:45pm
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UBS analyst forecasts Fonterra will take a writedown of $160 million on its Chinese Beingmate shareholding and reduce dividend payment this year to 32c from 40c last year
Roger J Kerr says in the very short term the release of GDP figures this week could drive the New Zealand dollar lower
12th Mar 18, 9:24am
Roger J Kerr says in the very short term the release of GDP figures this week could drive the New Zealand dollar lower
Dairy Report: Surprises in the detail of the last dairy auction. Fonterra head-scratcher. Scale of MPB challenge clearer. Competition hots up for sexed semen
9th Mar 18, 8:30am
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Dairy Report: Surprises in the detail of the last dairy auction. Fonterra head-scratcher. Scale of MPB challenge clearer. Competition hots up for sexed semen
Roger J Kerr says further NZ dollar depreciation to 0.7100 is a greater probability than renewed strength in the current economic and financial market environment
5th Mar 18, 9:29am
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Roger J Kerr says further NZ dollar depreciation to 0.7100 is a greater probability than renewed strength in the current economic and financial market environment
The legacy of the mycoplasma bovis outbreak may be upgraded on-farm bio-hazard risk prevention, the way herds are managed, and the way farm systems are structured
1st Mar 18, 3:10pm
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The legacy of the mycoplasma bovis outbreak may be upgraded on-farm bio-hazard risk prevention, the way herds are managed, and the way farm systems are structured
Roger J Kerr says there does not seem to be any further upside for the NZ economy - and therefore the currency - as far as offshore investors are concerned
26th Feb 18, 11:56am
Roger J Kerr says there does not seem to be any further upside for the NZ economy - and therefore the currency - as far as offshore investors are concerned
Disquiet over Fonterra's China policies, payables policy. Farmer confidence takes a hit as debt, regulatory uncertainty, and MPB concerns pile up. MPI risks $100 mln in taxpayer compensation
21st Feb 18, 5:12pm
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Disquiet over Fonterra's China policies, payables policy. Farmer confidence takes a hit as debt, regulatory uncertainty, and MPB concerns pile up. MPI risks $100 mln in taxpayer compensation
A2 Milk in 'strategic partnership' with Fonterra; Comprehensive deal outlined - but no financial figures
21st Feb 18, 9:43am
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A2 Milk in 'strategic partnership' with Fonterra; Comprehensive deal outlined - but no financial figures
Roger J Kerr says world markets are now clearly focusing on the long term economic determinants of the US dollar's value
19th Feb 18, 9:26am
Roger J Kerr says world markets are now clearly focusing on the long term economic determinants of the US dollar's value
Guy Trafford reviews the week's dairy industry news featuring a firmer dairy price, mycoplasma bovis, NAIT's woes and Fonterra's China struggles
13th Feb 18, 4:21pm
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Guy Trafford reviews the week's dairy industry news featuring a firmer dairy price, mycoplasma bovis, NAIT's woes and Fonterra's China struggles
Roger J Kerr sees external factors turning against the New Zealand dollar
12th Feb 18, 8:13am
Roger J Kerr sees external factors turning against the New Zealand dollar
A third, large rise in dairy prices raises spirits in the face of mycoplasma bovis. Milk flows getting weather-tested
8th Feb 18, 12:14pm
A third, large rise in dairy prices raises spirits in the face of mycoplasma bovis. Milk flows getting weather-tested
Latest GlobalDairyTrade auction results give support to the forecast of a $6.40 milk price for farmers - and possibly even a bit better - this season
7th Feb 18, 11:17am
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Latest GlobalDairyTrade auction results give support to the forecast of a $6.40 milk price for farmers - and possibly even a bit better - this season
Roger J Kerr says the fresh global market 'risk-off' sentiment is negative for the New Zealand currency
5th Feb 18, 12:47pm
Roger J Kerr says the fresh global market 'risk-off' sentiment is negative for the New Zealand currency
Guy Trafford wonders how a suggested Fonterra dairy co-operative in Australia would work. He finds it hard to see benefits for New Zealand shareholders
31st Jan 18, 5:18pm
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Guy Trafford wonders how a suggested Fonterra dairy co-operative in Australia would work. He finds it hard to see benefits for New Zealand shareholders
Roger J Kerr says the weight of probability favours the NZ dollar retreating to the US71c to US72c range
30th Jan 18, 10:52am
Roger J Kerr says the weight of probability favours the NZ dollar retreating to the US71c to US72c range
Drought worries replaced by Mycoplasma Bovis risks and concerns about MPI management of the outbreak. Milk flows lower. CPTPP benefits for NZ dairy will be much less
25th Jan 18, 4:39pm
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Drought worries replaced by Mycoplasma Bovis risks and concerns about MPI management of the outbreak. Milk flows lower. CPTPP benefits for NZ dairy will be much less
Fonterra needs to give a fulsome explanation in its forthcoming interim results of just what is happening with its teetering investment in China's Beingmate
25th Jan 18, 8:44am
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Fonterra needs to give a fulsome explanation in its forthcoming interim results of just what is happening with its teetering investment in China's Beingmate