Displaying items by tag: Fonterra
Creating value from loss streams
DIRA has done its dash
Fonterra farmers say the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 (DIRA) has achieved its purpose — now it's time for a new act.
Unfair provisions in DIRA must go — Fonterra
Fonterra says some aspects of the dairy industry regulations are “tipping the playing field in favour of foreign exporters, at the expense of Kiwi farmers”.
Hotspots increase, soil moisture dips
Soil moisture is now decreasing nationwide but Fonterra’s latest Global Dairy Update shows milk collection was up 4% to December 31.
Lakes in for a clean-up by farmers
Regional NZ fuelling China’s appetite
Regional New Zealand is punching above its weight in the relationship with its biggest trading partner, China.
Thanks John, for the milk price!
Dairy farmers have former Fonterra chairman John Wilson to thank for the milk price they enjoy today, says Sir Henry van der Heyden.
BLNZ director 'likes' anti-farming columnist's tweets
A Beef + Lamb NZ director who ‘liked’ an anti-farming newspaper columnist's tweet last week has raised eyebrows in farming circles.
Cheap shots offend many
A long-time anti-farming newspaper columnist is facing backlash on social media for falsely implying last year that former Fonterra chairman John Wilson was faking ill-health.
Wilson farewelled in Hamilton
Former Fonterra chairman John Wilson was farewelled in Hamilton today by family, co-op colleagues, farmers and friends.