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Fonterra farmers are up in arms about plans to review its Farm Source retail business that could reduce face-to- face interaction with shareholders.

As part of its strategic choice to lead in sustainability, Fonterra places a strong emphasis on calf wellbeing.

Fonterra says a revamp of its Farm Source field team won’t change the total number of people working face-to-face with farmers.

A review of Fonterra's Farm Source retail business that could reduce the co-op's face-to-face interaction with farmer shareholders is causing concern.

OPINION: There will be a few happy and relieved Fonterra farrmers in Otorohanga.

Alliance Group is lifting processing capacity by 24% ahead of an expected increase in bobby calf volumes.

Fast-food giant McDonalds spent a record $598 million last year on New Zealand milk, cheese, and other primary industry ingredients.

Fonterra farmer shareholders always look to their co-operative to pay them the highest sustainable milk price, and understandably they ask questions when they see global differences in milk price, says Co-operative Council chair John Stevenson.

Fonterra is paying Australian farmers $1.50/ kgMS more than its New Zealand suppliers, but the co-operative’s farmer shareholders aren’t fazed.

A shrinking milk pool in Australia is forcing major processors, including Fonterra, to outbid each other and secure farmer suppliers for the new season.