Fonterra hopes to end its involvement in farms and the controversial Beingmate businesses in China by the end of this year.

Fonterra has revealed a positive first half result, posting a net profit of $391 million and declaring a 5c interim dividend.

OPINION: The misery of a2 milk is being passed onto its New Zealand partners, including Canterbury processor Synlait.

Three weeks into his new role as chief executive of Yili-owned Westland Milk Products, Richard Wyeth is enjoying the job.

The country's second largest milk processor expects soaring global dairy prices to stabilise at some point.

Strong demand and limited cattle supplies saw cattle prices rise across most major cattle producing countries. 

Improved market conditions for venison are expected for the 2021 season, according to industry body Deer Industry NZ (DINZ).

An $8-plus milk price for Fonterra farmers this season could be on the cards.

New Zealand exported red meat and co-products worth $738.3 million in January 2021, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA).

Fonterra has lifted its forecast farmgate milk price, hot on the heels of a huge leap in global dairy prices.