Irish Dilemma
OPINION: The Irish dairy sector is facing a new dilemma - maintaining year-round fresh milk supplies.
Farmers have been told that an opening forecast milk price of $8/kgMS this season hinges on China’s demand for whole milk powder (WMP) bouncing back.
There is some unease among Fonterra's shareholder base as the co-operative sets out to tackle Scope 3 emissions generated by the business.
Fonterra farmers are picking up the tab of about 30 fellow shareholders forced to dry off due to damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
New Fonterra Co-operative Council chair John Stevenson says there are plenty of challenges ahead for Fonterra farmers.
OPINION: The Irish dairy sector is facing a new dilemma - maintaining year-round fresh milk supplies.
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