It's a simple equation: If Auckland spreads its housing into our fruit and vegetable production land - we all pay more for food.

Fonterra has confirmed it will pay part of its forecast final dividend earlier, to support farmers during a time of extremely tight on-farm cash flows.

Registrations are now open for a new global food integrity conference to be held in Auckland on July 13-14.

Fonterra has launched its new global foodservice brand, Anchor Food Professionals.

A biosecurity risk to the New Zealand wine industry is very much a case of when.

Europe's food connoisseurs can't get enough of British cheese, according to new UK Government figures.

A Chinese company will take a majority stake in Australian dairy processor Burra Foods, subject to approval by the foreign investment review board.

Dairy Australia's next 'Situation and Outlook' report will be released on June 1, as a challenging season for many farmers approaches its end.

Entrepreneur Diane Foreman says one success she is really proud of is in the dairy industry.

"What I do in dairying I do for love – I don't need any recognition for it," says the 2016 Dairy Woman of the Year, Rebecca Keoghan.