Despite a poor 2014-15 season, Westland Milk Products is in a sound financial position and well positioned to return higher payouts to shareholders in the medium to long term, says chief executive Rod Quin.

New Zealand Wool Services International Limited's marketing executive, Malcolm Ching, reports that wool prices have continued to decline.

Fonterra has been recognised for a new diagnostic test that helps to ensure a safe supply of milk and reduces the time and cost of testing.

Westpac wull support its dairy customers to the tune of about $2/kgMS deficit in their cashflow this year, says Mark Steed, head of agribusiness and property.

Entries are now being accepted for the 2016 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards.

Fonterra has been notified that rating agency Standard and Poor's has downgraded the co-op's credit rating from A to A-.

A war of words is brewing between Fonterra chairman John Wilson and two former board members over board composition.

NZ Wool Services International Limited's CEO John Dawson says the strengthening dollar and low overseas interest saw most types ease for the 5,100 bales of North Island wool on offer this week.

The man from Volvo NZ said "would you like to review our XC 90?", and after driving one for a week the review is pretty straightforward: I want one!

Irish Grassland heavyweight McHale have given followers a sneak preview of some new introductions to its range at the recent Irish Ploughing Match.

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