Fonterra appoints new CFO
Fonterra has appointed a new chief financial officer, seven months after its last CFO’s shock resignation.
OPINION: The Hound notes how Fonterra proudly boasted about participating in Auckland's recent Pride Parade.
The dairy co-op even had its electric vehicle, Milk E, which apparently identifies as a real milk tanker, take part in the event.
This was alongside members from Fonterra's GLOW (Gay, Lesbian, or Whatever) community and their allies: "The annual Rainbow Pride parade is an opportunity to continue the legacy of creating visibility and pride for our LGBTQIA+ heroes. It is important to recognise that their advocacy, representation, and drive have paved the way forward for us all," a Fonterra media statement said.
All well and good, and very woke, but your old mate is not sure how Fonterra participating in the Pride Parade will help lift the falling payout to farmers or sell more dairy produce to our overseas customers.
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.
A seminar on rural dispute resolution has been organised at Lincoln University, Christchurch this month.
The legacy of Dr Peter Snow continues to inspire as the recipients of the 2023 and 2024 Peter Snow Memorial Awards were announced at the recent National Rural Health Conference.
One of Fonterra’s global customers, Mars is launching an ambitious sustainable dairy plan to work with dairy farmers and cut emissions by 50%.
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