Less hot air
OPINION: Farmers won't get any credit for this from the daily media, so Milking It is giving the bouquets where they’re due.
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".
New Zealand’s dairy sector cannot expect India to be a market for all its dairy products.
Meat processor ANZCO Foods’ net profit has plunged on the back of lower market returns which squeezed margins and impacted business performance.
OPINION: Most people will be aware of the Government's plans to boost coal, oil and gas production to meet energy requirements.
AgriZeroNZ has entered a new partnership with Britain's national innovation agency, Innovate UK.
Twenty rural community hubs across New Zealand will receive $5,000 to upgrade their facilities having been selected as the winners of Rabobank's Community Hub Competition.
As the dairy industry prepares to celebrate its top achievers at an awards night this Saturday, attendees are being warned to be aware of protests planned outside the venue – Baypark Arena, Mount Mauganaui.