Microchipping cows
OPINION: Should cows in NZ be microchipped?
Federated Farmers Dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard has leapt to the defence of Fonterra, saying much of the criticism against them is misguided.
Fonterra farmers want the co-op to spell out the impact of its struggling Australian business on shareholder returns.
Federated Farmers Dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard says this morning's Fonterra Global Dairy Trade (GDT) result is shocking.
A new policy around the sale of raw milk to consumers will not restrict the volume, but there will be new requirements for farmers.
The financial pain for dairy farmers will hit home early in the coming season, according to the head of Federated Farmers dairy section Andrew Hoggard.
Many Fonterra shareholders were disappointed with the interim results the co-op announced last month. Many feel they are not seeing a return on their investment.
Federated Farmers Dairy president Andrew Hoggard is urging farmers to maintain a frugal mindset in the face of disappointing half-year results by processors.
There is a limit to what farmers can do to improve security on their farms, says Federated Farmers Dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard.
OPINION: Should cows in NZ be microchipped?
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