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Fonterra is shedding another 227 jobs as part of an on-going business review.

Fonterra's $231 million upgrade of its processing plant at Pahiatua has used new technology to reduce the amount of water consumed, while trebling production.

Weather in the coming months will determine the size of the drop in milk production, says Federated Farmers Dairy president Andrew Hoggard.

Fonterra has maintained its milk volume forecast for the 2015-16 season at 1,589m kgMS, about 2-3% lower than the amount collected last season.

Fonterra has maintained its milk volume forecast for the 2015-16 season at 1,589m kgMS, about 2-3% lower than the amount collected last season.

Fonterra has started supplying fresh milk to Australian supermarket chain Woolworths from its new multi-million plant in Cobden, western Victoria.

Fonterra has officially opened its new blending and packing plant in Indonesia – its first manufacturing facility in the country.

Danone Nutricia says it would have to consider leaving New Zealand in favour of countries with more suitable raw milk markets if dairy regulations are removed.

With farmers under pressure, Fonterra is offering discounts and special payment terms through its Farm Source and RD1 stores.

Digital innovation start-up company Job Done has won a deal with Fonterra to develop an app to save farmers time and money.