Fonterra farmers are happy with the co-op’s solid turnaround in performance, says Shareholders Council chairman James Barron.

There was a silver lining to the fourth straight drop in global dairy prices last week: demand in China is recovering.

Independent economist Cameron Bagrie says dairy fundamentals are looking pretty good, despite the GDT dropping in the past three auctions.

Protecting farmers and key workers in the rural sector must now be a high priority as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic start to hit this country.

OPINION: Amidst the coronavirus upheaval, one thing is certain – agriculture will see the NZ economy through.

Global dairy prices fell for the fourth consecutive time at the Global Dairy Trade auction last week.

The Forest Owners Association (FOA) says it’s working closely with the Government on its $28m relief package for Gisborne forestry workers.

South Canterbury milk processor Oceania Dairy Ltd is issuing measures to keep staff well and the factory running in the face of rising demand from China.

Independent milk processor Synlait says Covid-19 has so far had no impact on its financial performance, however the processor remains greatly concerned.

Tairāwhiti’s wood processing sector will receive funding through the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) to support the local economy amid the Covid-19 pandemic.