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Fonterra’s Australian milk suppliers are going to be paid more for their milk than what the co-op’s NZ farmer shareholders are getting.

Milk processors in Australia, including Fonterra, could soon be slapped with a mandatory code of practice.

A large Australian dairy processor may soon be broken up and sold.

New Zealand strawberry growers say there is no evidence to suggest any connection to the food safety scare engulfing Australian growers.

Australian farmers are throwing their support behind a proposed agricultural visa, which the Government could soon introduce to ease the worker shortage on farms.

As you read this, the factors affecting the outlook for global commodity markets are finely balanced, with much swinging on the weather – so there’s nothing new. 

With feed costs almost doubling, one drought-stricken Australian dairy farmer has been deciding to regularly sell livestock. He would like the government to provide rate relief for farmers affected by drought.  

The man behind the establishment of one of New Zealand’s most renowned wineries has received Australia’s top honour.

New Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s first trip in the top job was to a drought-stricken farm in Queensland.

Farmers in New South Wales are digging in to survive as the drought worsens.