While overall dairy exports from New Zealand and Australia are declining, the European Union is showing strong export growth, says Fonterra’s November Global Dairy Update.

Synlait milk has doubled its milk powder canning capability with the opening of a $55 million facility at Mangere, Auckland.

In Marlborough alone it is estimated that more than 145,000 wooden vineyard posts are broken every year.

Wool exporters say China has been back in the market in recent weeks.

Dairy exports expanded by $1.3 billion dollars to $14.6b in the past season despite a 0.6% drop in production for the season.

Now is an important time to cement infant formula brands in China, says Pier Smulders, Alibaba’s business development director for New Zealand.

China's estimated 2020 shortfall in the supply of dairy products will be 17 million tonnes liquid milk equivalent, says Tim Knox, MPI director of market access, trade and policy.

Fonterra farmers are closely watching the co-op’s shaky investment in Chinese food company Beingmate, says Fonterra shareholders council chairman Duncan Coull.

Fonterra's forecast milk price of $6.75/kgMS is looking shaky, bank economists agree.

The new deer velvet season has opened strongly, with farmers reporting early enquiry from buyers at prices 10-15% above last season’s close.