Not Out of the Woods Yet
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
Fonterra advice on using palm kernel extract (PKE) has caused a stir amongst farmers throughout the country.
Fonterra is being urged not to force restrictions on the use of palm kernel expeller (PKE) without consulting farmers.
The strong working partnership of smaller herd farmers Matt and Sarah-Jane Yates has been a cornerstone of their farming success.
Leaders of a three-year trial into the relative profitability of palm kernel expresser (PKE), cropping or pasture-only systems think a system using pasture and PKE should bring the most returns.
BOUGHT-IN FEED costs are a major influence on farmgate margins in many dairy exporting regions, and are a key driver of global dairy supply.
MPI IS introducing new rules which will reduce animal welfare risks in the nation's livestock – particularly in the dairy sector.
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
OPINION: Get offside with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters at your own peril.