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OPINION: Canterbury milk processor Synlait is showing no sign of bouncing back from its financial doldrums.
Dairy farmers in most North Island regions are hard hit by rain which is hindering pasture utilisation and causing milk production to drop.
Dairy farm owners are paying a lot more attention to what's happening on their farms – especially pasture – because of the low payout.
Although it has been variable across the country, recent rain has brought confidence to many farmers, says DairyNZ general manager extension, Andrew Reid.
DairyNZ's general manager of extension, Andrew Reid, says dairy farmers are looking closely at their feeding systems in the light of the low payout.
OPINION: Canterbury milk processor Synlait is showing no sign of bouncing back from its financial doldrums.
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