Takeover bid?
OPINION: Canterbury milk processor Synlait is showing no sign of bouncing back from its financial doldrums.
OPINION: A recent visit to New Zealand by a delegation of senior Indian dairy industry officials has left a bad taste in the mouth of one dairy industry worker.
Media reports in India suggest that a trade visit by India's largest dairy brand Amul has been marred by allegations of sexual harassment.
A woman working at the farm in Waimakariri on South Island alleged she was "grabbed" and had "unwanted photographs taken" by two men who were part of a co-operative linked to dairy giant Amul.
The incident is said to have occurred on 17 April during a trade event that was attended by a New Zealand government minister and delegates. The media reports quote NZ Police as saying they have received a report and are investigating.
Amul, owned by Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), claims the incident is "fabricated".
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.
OPINION: Canterbury milk processor Synlait is showing no sign of bouncing back from its financial doldrums.
OPINION: It seems every bugger in this country can get an award these days.