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The Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) says it’s unhappy with the EU over its moves to monopolise the global cheese market.
New research led by the University of Auckland’s Liggins Institute has found that a2 Milk prevents some symptoms of dairy intolerance and eases others.
Cheesemakers of the world need to make a joint stand for the rights of generic cheeses, says Philip Turner, Fonterra director of global stakeholder affairs.
It's a dog’s breakfast. That’s how Bruce Gordon, chairman of Horizons Regional Council (HRC) in the lower North Island is describing the One Plan as it’s been handed to them by the Environment Court.
The possibility is still “very alive” that New Zealand will get on board the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement, says trade expert and consultant Stephen Jacobi.
Last season's dairy export earnings reached $13.4 billion, on par with the five-year average.
LIC chairman Murray King says New Zealand dairy farmers must remain ambitious about maintaining their global edge in productivity and profitability.
Federated Farmers president Katie Milne says the new Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor is obviously well versed in agriculture, which many Feds members and all farmers will appreciate.
A top priority for the new Minister for Agriculture Damien O’Connor will be appointing a primary industry council and a chief agricultural advisor to government.
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Canadian dairy company Saputo says its acquisition of Murray Goulburn will add to and complement the activities of its dairy division in Australia.
Canadian dairy giant Saputo is buying beleaguered Australian dairy processor Murray Goulburn for A$1.3 billion.
Fonterra directors are in line for a pay increase after a three-year freeze.
DairyNZ biosecurity, readiness and response manager Chris Morley says the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak has been “bloody awful” for those caught up in it.
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