Green light for acquisition
The merger of two of the country’s largest animal nutrition companies won’t lessen competition, the Commerce Commission has ruled.
Farm animal nutrition company SealesWinslow says its $10 million upgrade is making the business more efficient.
Chief operating officer Chris Brown says the business was reaping the benefits of higher efficiencies following the $10 million upgrade of its production and distribution facilities and was saving costs through improved procurement.
The Ballance Agri-Nutrients subsidiary has cut its prices for calf and bulk dairy products.
“We’re in a position to pass on these savings to our customers and our aim is to keep passing on the savings for the long term.”
“We’re out to support dairy farmers through what looks to be a tough season ahead, giving customers certainty to make budget decisions for their onfarm feed programmes and the red meat sector will also benefit from feed savings,” he says.”
Fonterra has cemented its position as the country’s number one cheesemaker by picking up nine NZ Champion of Cheese trophies this year.
New Zealand dairy processors are welcoming the Government’s commitment to continuing to push for Canada to honour its trade commitments.
An educational programme, set up by Beef + Land New Zealand, to connect farmers virtually with primary and intermediate school students has reported the successful completion of its second year.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed a resolution adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to declare 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer.
Waikato herd health veterinarian Katrina Roberts is the 2024 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year.
Horticulture NZ chief executive Nadine Tunley will step down in August.
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