Takeover bid?
OPINION: Canterbury milk processor Synlait is showing no sign of bouncing back from its financial doldrums.
OPINION: UK vegan activists, realising they are failing badly when it comes to coercing consumers to give up dairy, are becoming more disruptive.
Last week, in a fit of self-righteous pique, they targeted four dairy production sites across England aiming to 'shut down' distribution of milk products for weeks.
Activists wen to three sites operated by Müller as well as to the UK's biggest dairy distribution centre operated by Arla Foods in Aylesbury, which produces 10% of the UK's dairy.
Consumers will make up their own minds. If vegans think they can gain the respect and allegiance of milk-loving consumers - or change buying behaviour - by doing this, then they are wrong!
More bull breeders are using genetic tools according to the latest research.
Females are dominating the veterinary profession worldwide and many farmers are welcoming this change in the composition of the profession, says Britain's Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) Professor Christine Middlemiss.
A five-year randomised survey of herbicide resistance on New Zealand arable farms has found widespread high levels of resistance - with 71% of farms affected in the worst-hit region - South Canterbury.
OPINION: The recent Federated Farmers / Rabobank 2024 Farming Salaries Report revealed strong growth in farm salaries over the past two years.
The low unemployment environment is one of the key factors driving on-farm salaries higher over the past 24 months, says Rabobank general manager for country banking Bruce Weir.
Fonterra has appointed a new chief financial officer, seven months after its last CFO’s shock resignation.