Farmers and politicians are disappointed with the United States' decision to reintroduce export subsidies on dairy products.

The move follows a similar one by the European Union in January.

Dairy Companies Association Chairman Malcolm Bailey says it'll undermine confidence in the global market, and hurt New Zealand farmers who rely on the world market rather than subsidies for their incomes.

Trade Minister Tim Groser says the US move is a short sighted response, saying it could even prove counter productive for US dairy farmers by creating uncertainty and depressing international prices.

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Waikato and South Auckland landowners aren't happy with a High Court decision over a major electricity upgrading project.

The High Court has rejected their judicial review application against the $824 million upgrade.

They're now waiting on a Board of Inquiry ruling on resource consents, but many won't be banking on the board to rule against state-owned grid operator Transpower.

Landowner Bob McQueen says they felt they had a strong case showing the Electricity Commission's decision was pre-determined, and says the ruling is a kick in the guts for farmers.

He says though, they're still hopeful of a positive outcome from the inquiry, which will determine their next step forward.

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And a New Zealand honey producer isn't sure a British product claiming to be manuka honey is the real thing.

Manuka Health chief executive Kerry Paul says he's heard honey made in Cornwall is selling for $NZ140 per jar, claiming British consumers are being ripped off.

He says beekeepers in Cornwall may have imported manuka plants, but can't reproduce the conditions which create the genuine product.

Mr Paul says even in the New Zealand climate, about one hectare of dense manuka forest per hive is needed to produce 25kg of honey.