Displaying items by tag: Fonterra
DIRA changes fall short – farmers
Farmers want dairy industry regulations to apply equally to all milk processors in New Zealand.
Fonterra hails first fixed milk price event
Fonterra’s first fixed milk price event attracted 215 farms, offering over 11 million kgMS to the co-op for $6.75/kgMS.
Plastic fence post scoops innovation award
A company that makes fence posts from 100% recycled plastics has won an innovation award at the NZ National Fieldays.
DIRA moving in the right direction — Editorial
Fonterra farmers won’t be overly happy with changes announced last week to legislation governing the dairy industry.
Fonterra seeking a level playing field
Fonterra says the Government has missed an opportunity to create a level playing field for competition in the dairy industry.
Dairy industry changes a missed opportunity – Fonterra
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.
Changes made to dairy industry regulations
Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor today announced changes to the legislation governing the dairy industry.
Fonterra’s asset sales backed
Farmers are backing Fonterra’s review of assets and overseas joint ventures as it grapples with strengthening its balance sheet.
Opening milk price welcomed
Fonterra's wide forecast payout for this new season will make farmers happy, says Federated Farmers Waikato president Andrew McGiven.
Role model farmers making industry proud — Editorial
OPINION: If you want to see a role model (or two), just look at NZ Dairy Industry Awards winners Damian and Jane Roper.
