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Canterbury farmer John Nicholls last month became the second farmer-nominated candidate to win a seat on Fonterra’s board.

Fonterra will offload its Farm Source livestock business to family-owned business Carrfields Livestock on March 1.

A former Fonterra director says the co-op could suspend dividends to shore up its balance sheet rather than sell key assets.

Fonterra farmers have elected Canterbury farmer John Nicholls to the board.

Former Fonterra director Greg Gent says the co-op has made the right decision to change its external auditor.

Fonterra has appointed Mike Cronin as managing director cooperative affairs.

New Zealand, a country of 4.7 million, produces enough food for 50 million people. But with 9 billion mouths to feed by 2050, the world needs to produce more nutrition – 30% more. 

Fonterra is leading the industry in some areas of sustainability, says chief executive Miles Hurrell.

Fifty dairy farmers — mostly Fonterra shareholders – and others met recently in Morrinsville to discuss DIRA’s role in milk production in 2018.

OPINON: Fonterra doesn't have the capital to take Tip Top to its next phase, so selling it now may be beneficial for the co-op's farmers.