Fonterra's lack of majority control over troubled Chinese company Beingmate is hindering efforts to turn it around.

Dealing with the adverse effects of selenium deficiency is a reality for many dairy farmers, with some completely unaware of its effects, says Trina Parker, country manager for BEC Feed Solutions.

Winston Nutritional, a new participant in the processed dairy sector, has poured almost $30 million into its infant formula facility in South Auckland.

Infant formula volumes remain the key driver of Canterbury-based Synlait Milk Ltd’s increasing profits, says managing director John Penno.

A warning is sounding to dairy farmers that environmental policy is likely to restrict cow numbers.

China demand for whole milk powder has been keeping prices elevated, says Rabobank senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey.

The China infant formula market has been very challenging for several dairy companies operating there for the last 18 months – not just Fonterra, says Rabobank senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey.

Fonterra has appointed a board sub-committee to salvage its disastrous investment in Chinese infant formula trader Beingmate.

Fonterra farmers says the co-op’s half year results is a mixed bag; they welcome the lift in forecast milk price but are unhappy with the drop in dividend.

Outgoing Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings says the normal tenure of a global chief executive is between five and seven years.