Displaying items by tag: Fonterra
Fonterra set to get tough on rogue farmers
Fonterra is signalling a tougher stance on farmers who persistently fail to meet minimum standards of sustainability.
More value, less focus on volume for co-op
The Fonterra board’s thinking is focused on value rather than volume as it meets regularly to thrash out its new strategy, director Brent Goldsack says.
Confusion over Fonterra’s motive for Motif investment
OPINION: It is hard to imagine what signal Fonterra thinks it is sending to shareholders with its investment in Motif, a company investigating synthetic milk ingredients.
Strong demand, low supply lifts prices
Strong global demand for dairy and constrained milk supply will keep farmgate prices high, say New Zealand’s large milk processors.
Confidential process - Westland
Westland says discussions with interested parties centered on a competitive milk price, milk pick-up and a fair value for co-op shares.
Fonterra on track to cut debt by $800m
Fonterra claims it remains on track to reduce debt by $800 million this financial year.
Will the Coast’s co-op be history? — Editorial
OPINION: With most of New Zealand gripped by recent events in Christchurch, a huge week in our dairy industry passed with little media coverage.
Let’s talk relationships
A Collingwood dairying couple is calling for formal recognition of healthy human relationships and wellbeing as quantifiable benchmarks in dairy farming.
Global supply/demand favours Fonterra
Fonterra says its improved milk price reflects strong global demand relative to supply.
Hard calls to be made on Fonterra assets
Fonterra farmers are emotional but realistic about losing some iconic business units — notably Tip Top, says Fonterra Shareholders Council chairman Duncan Coull.
