Displaying items by tag: Australia
Bulk, boutique go together
Fonterra Australia commercial director Abhy Maharaj recently addressed the Australian Dairy Conference in Victoria. Here are excerpts from his speech.
Quad safety devices face backlash
Quad crash injuries and deaths in Australia have prompted Worksafe Victoria to push the use of crush prevention devices, but there's a howl of protest.
Opposition grows to Aussie backpackers’ tax
Opposition to the Australian Federal Government's proposed 'backpacker tax' is garnering support.
Wool market remains strong
The wool market in both the North and South Island continues to show resilience.
Easing dollar, steady domestic sales buffer Oz farmers
Falling global dairy prices, dry conditions and high input costs are tightening the margins for Australia's dairy farmers and reducing national milk production.
Out with bugs
Triple layer lightproof milk bottles move over.
Sensor has pasture watering itself
Researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) are developing a system that tells you when to irrigate your pasture, then goes ahead and does it for you.
Oz competition watchdog takes retailer to task
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has begun action against Woolworths.
Former Fonterra chairman to speak on dairy leadership
Former Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden will speak at the upcoming Australian Dairy Conference.
NZ vs Australia - Bob Campbell
We know how our two countries compare on the rugby field but how do they compare in the competitive business of international wine marketing?
