Dairy farming
John Brosnan shows how to find the time to ensure everyone knows what is happening, their key tasks and the standards expected
10th Jul 14, 10:00am
John Brosnan shows how to find the time to ensure everyone knows what is happening, their key tasks and the standards expected
John Brosnan shows how to calculate the maximum number of hours an employee can work during calving and mating
14th Jun 14, 9:21am
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John Brosnan shows how to calculate the maximum number of hours an employee can work during calving and mating
John Brosnan shows why it is important to deal professionally with employment issues, and where to get assistance
16th May 14, 9:01am
John Brosnan shows why it is important to deal professionally with employment issues, and where to get assistance
Coral Phillips sets out some very clear guidelines for dairy farmers on how to use your budget as a key management tool
14th May 14, 4:53pm
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Coral Phillips sets out some very clear guidelines for dairy farmers on how to use your budget as a key management tool
Allan Barber sees tight margins, cutthroat farm gate procurement, over capacity and competitive market behaviour. He wonders how it can ever emerge from the quicksand
13th May 14, 10:47am
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Allan Barber sees tight margins, cutthroat farm gate procurement, over capacity and competitive market behaviour. He wonders how it can ever emerge from the quicksand
Allan Barber doubts existing market incentives will allow a reduction in nutrient pollution in waterways even though most individual farms may achieve their targets
30th Apr 14, 11:21am
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Allan Barber doubts existing market incentives will allow a reduction in nutrient pollution in waterways even though most individual farms may achieve their targets
We are not regulating our land effectively nor are we using it wisely says Ciaran Keough. He says the benchmarks are Holland, and what Fonterra is doing in China
22nd Apr 14, 2:44pm
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We are not regulating our land effectively nor are we using it wisely says Ciaran Keough. He says the benchmarks are Holland, and what Fonterra is doing in China
Big banks step up marketing of environmentally friendly and sustainable farm loans
11th Dec 13, 4:08pm
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Big banks step up marketing of environmentally friendly and sustainable farm loans
Southand dairy farmers don't like local rating proposal that targets them; 3.6% of ratepayers to pay 41% of rates
30th May 13, 10:24am
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Southand dairy farmers don't like local rating proposal that targets them; 3.6% of ratepayers to pay 41% of rates
State owned farmer Landcorp says it won't now post an annual profit and won't be paying a full-year dividend
9th Apr 13, 10:16am
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State owned farmer Landcorp says it won't now post an annual profit and won't be paying a full-year dividend
Fonterra lifts its forecast farmgate milk price by 25 cents to NZ$5.50 per kilogram of milk solids
10th Dec 12, 1:31pm
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Fonterra lifts its forecast farmgate milk price by 25 cents to NZ$5.50 per kilogram of milk solids
Govt to set up NZ$6 mln dairy farm in Burma, PM Key says; Fonterra appoints country manager for Burma
22nd Nov 12, 3:30pm
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Govt to set up NZ$6 mln dairy farm in Burma, PM Key says; Fonterra appoints country manager for Burma
Fonterra seeks up to NZ$525 mln through Shareholders' Fund offer with units to be priced between NZ$4.60 and NZ$5.50 each
26th Oct 12, 2:15pm
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Fonterra seeks up to NZ$525 mln through Shareholders' Fund offer with units to be priced between NZ$4.60 and NZ$5.50 each
New Plymouth District Council reportedly holds key to Chinese push for stake in Aussie dairying venture
24th Sep 12, 10:24am
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New Plymouth District Council reportedly holds key to Chinese push for stake in Aussie dairying venture
Fonterra 'disappointed' as Colin Armer resigns from its board with immediate effect citing no reason for departure
1st Aug 12, 10:23am
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Fonterra 'disappointed' as Colin Armer resigns from its board with immediate effect citing no reason for departure
BusinessDesk: Fonterra needs 75% farmer-shareholder support for TAF go-ahead
BusinessDesk: Fonterra mulls Dutch factory investment in whey, cheese partnership
30th May 12, 9:54am
BusinessDesk: Fonterra mulls Dutch factory investment in whey, cheese partnership
BusinessDesk: MyFarm's Pastoral Dairy Investments pulls share offer after failing to attract minimum NZ$25 mln interest
21st May 12, 9:37am
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BusinessDesk: MyFarm's Pastoral Dairy Investments pulls share offer after failing to attract minimum NZ$25 mln interest
BusinessDesk: Fonterra first-half profit rises 18% on increased sales, fatter margins
29th Mar 12, 10:13am
BusinessDesk: Fonterra first-half profit rises 18% on increased sales, fatter margins
BusinessDesk: NZX gets nod to run Fonterra’s in-house share-trading
Existing NZ shareholders Colin and Dale Armer, Alan Pye and Jagewi Ltd move to full ownership of Dairy Holdings as SCF, Americans exit
3rd Feb 12, 10:52am
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Existing NZ shareholders Colin and Dale Armer, Alan Pye and Jagewi Ltd move to full ownership of Dairy Holdings as SCF, Americans exit
'Banks in support' as resolution to 'financially sound' Dairy Holdings' shareholder stoush nears
1st Feb 12, 4:15pm
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'Banks in support' as resolution to 'financially sound' Dairy Holdings' shareholder stoush nears
BusinessDesk: Government decision on Chinese Crafar farms bid due tonight or tomorrow
26th Jan 12, 10:54am
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BusinessDesk: Government decision on Chinese Crafar farms bid due tonight or tomorrow
In-receivership sister companies McVitty Properties and Patoka Dairies owe BNZ around NZ$70 mln between them
19th Jan 12, 3:59pm
In-receivership sister companies McVitty Properties and Patoka Dairies owe BNZ around NZ$70 mln between them
BusinessDesk: Michael Fay consortium threatens legal challenge if Crafar farms go to Chinese
19th Jan 12, 11:51am
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BusinessDesk: Michael Fay consortium threatens legal challenge if Crafar farms go to Chinese