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A food scientist from the Riddet Institute has wowed judges at an international dairy industry award, confirming the Palmerston North institute's strength in milk research.
Fonterra has opened its sixth application centre in China to meet growing demand for foodservice offerings.
Farmers in the Tararua District are meeting to decide whether to throw their weight behind a move to oppose the tolling of the new highway linking the Manawatu and their district.
FIL has launched a new online survey to gain valuable insights into the challenges dairy farmers face in meeting their milk quality and mastitis prevention goals.
If there is a maize grain shortage next season, farmers will have to look for an alternative and that may not be easy.
Fonterra chair Peter McBride warns that the future looks increasingly competitive - both in New Zealand and internationally.
From August each year a special group of 'helpers' descend on Julie and Brian Pirie's farm at Ngatea in the Hauraki Plains.
A game changer and a huge boost for farmer confidence.
Smaller Milk and Supply Herds (SMASH) needs your help.
Fonterra has reported a net profit of $1.1 billion for financial year ending July 31, 2024.
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Fonterra farmers have received several pieces of good news this morning.
Ballance Agri-Nutrients has launched SimplyFert, an ex-hub and therefore lower-cost offering said to give its shareholders choice and flexibility for purchasing nutrients.
Back in 2022, Claas announced the sale of its Cargos self-loading wagons to Bavarian company, Fliegl, suggesting that the market for such wagons was static, with too many players vying for the limited business and a pressing need for more room at its Bad Saulgau factory.
With mastitis being a drain on production, resources and animal health any tools that help dairy farmers to quickly detect the problem, particularly that of subclinical cases, will help dairy farmers maintain a healthy bottom line.
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