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Fonterra says the Government has missed an opportunity to create a level playing field for competition in the dairy industry.

Fonterra says the proposed changes to DIRA announced today will bring some improvements to the sector, but it also represents a missed opportunity to better support New Zealand.

Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor today announced changes to the legislation governing the dairy industry.

Farmers are backing Fonterra’s review of assets and overseas joint ventures as it grapples with strengthening its balance sheet.

Fonterra's wide forecast payout for this new season will make farmers happy, says Federated Farmers Waikato president Andrew McGiven.

OPINION: If you want to see a role model (or two), just look at NZ Dairy Industry Awards winners Damian and Jane Roper.

Genesis Energy has launched an electricity supply plan which it claims is the first ever tailored specifically for dairy farms.

Dairy industry critics – in fact every Kiwi – should look at the dairy farm run by Damian and Jane Roper on a small rural road near Patea, Taranaki.

Fonterra's revenue for the nine months of this financial year touched $15 billion, up 1% on the same period last year.

Fonterra cannot continue to run unprofitable businesses, says Federated Farmers Dairy vice president Wayne Langford.