Weaker demand for dairy, particularly in the key Chinese market, is being blamed for the continued slide in the forecast milk price.

Dairy workers warn that if Fonterra's capital structure isn't changed there will be factory closures and job losses.

A dairy industry leader is calling on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to take the pressure off farmers and give them more time to properly understand and digest the huge raft of changes that the Government is trying to push through before next year's election.

Food price increases have reached a 14-year high, soaring 10.1% in October 2022 compared with October 2021.

This week, leaders from DairyNZ, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and Federated Farmers met to discuss emissions pricing.

New Fonterra Co-operative Council chair John Stevenson says there are plenty of challenges ahead for Fonterra farmers.

Fonterra remains committed to its strategy to 2030 unveiled last year, says chief executive Miles Hurrell.

In an industry estimated to be worth up to US$9 billion a year, offering the highest quality flowers possible is at the forefront of any operation.

At the recent Horticulture NZ Industry awards, industry leaders Miriana Stephens and Michael "Mick" Ahern were acknowledged for their outstanding contributions to the industry.

Research suggests that up to 40% of a tractor’s time is spent on haulage duties.