While global dairy commodity prices continue to climb in most key exporting countries, the second half of the year is expected to bring increased downside risks.

OPINION: As food insecurity deepens across New Zealand, a powerful solution is quietly unfolding in our rural communities - and it starts at the farm gate.

Fonterra Whareroa wrapped up a successful season with a record-breaking cheese production volume and several gongs at the co-op's annual Best Site Cup awards.

"We're trying to get to the promised land but we're still in a bit of a swamp at the moment."

The profitability of dairy farmers is likely to increase in the coming year, accordign to the latest report by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) on the outlook for the primary sector.

Common sense and good human judgement are still a key requirement for the super highly qualified staff working at one of New Zealand's largest and most important research facilities - Fonterra's R&D Centre at Palmerston North.

The country's second largest milk processor hopes to produce its first commercial butter within two months.

There's no doubt that vehicle manufacturers at Fieldays saw a steady stream of rural folk treading the boards.

Global food company Nestle’s chair Paul Bulcke will step down at its next annual meeting in April 2026.

Fonterra's co-op model and what it does for New Zealand has lured one of its bright stars back on board.