Arla targets $25b in total revenue
European dairy co-operative Arla Foods is forecasting a total revenue of nearly $25 billion this year.
At least 2000 farmers marched in London last month to pressure the Government to do more to address Britain's agricultural crisis.
Coachloads of farmers arrived at Westminster for a march organised by campaign group Farmers for Action, which wants the Prime Minister to acknowledge that there is "a major problem" in the agricultural sector.
"Falling prices across the industry are making production unsustainable. People cannot take this any longer," said David Handley, a protest organiser and dairy farmer in Monmouth, South Wales.
Low wholesale prices for goods including milk and cereal have caused income to plummet for many UK farmers.
According to Government figures, the average income of dairy farmers will have dropped by 45% in this tax year to £46,500.
Acclaimed fruit grower Dean Astill never imagined he would have achieved so much in the years since being named the first Young Horticulturist of the Year, 20 years ago.
The Ashburton-based Carrfields Group continues to show commitment to future growth and in the agricultural sector with its latest investment, the recently acquired 'Spring Farm' adjacent to State Highway 1, Winslow, just south of Ashburton.
New Zealand First leader and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has blasted Fonterra farmers shareholders for approving the sale of iconic brands to a French company.
A major feature of the Ashburton A&P Show, to be held on October 31 and November 1, will be the annual trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial test match, with the best heading dogs from both sides of the Tasman going head-to-head in two teams of four.
Fewer bobby calves are heading to the works this season, as more dairy farmers recognise the value of rearing calves for beef.
The key to a dairy system that generates high profit with a low emissions intensity is using low footprint feed, says Fonterra program manager on-farm excellence, Louise Cook.