While it's always good to hear positive news stories, the latest Situation and Outlook report for dairy may be a tad rosy, says Feds national dairy spokesman Chris Lewis.

Canterbury milk processor Synlait reports “a solid result” in its half-year profit announcement, albeit down 9.6% on the same period last year.

Waikato Federated Farmers president Andrew McGiven is happy to see Fonterra back in the black.

Fonterra says its improved milk price reflects strong global demand relative to supply.

The first shipment of this season’s kiwifruit is on its way to Asia. 

African swine fever’s huge impact on China’s pork production this year will be a huge opportunity for New Zealand’s meat industry.

The kiwifruit variety SunGold is this season set to overtake the traditional green Haywards variety for the first time.

Fonterra says it has returned to profitability with a net profit of $80m for the first half of the 2019 financial year.

Chinese dairy giant Yili will pay $588 million for dairy co-op Westland Milk, it was announced overnight.

Jim Mulhern, chief executive of National Milk Producers Federation in the US, on the crucial trade agreements shaping the future of dairy.