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.
Breeding the cow of the future
A new $25.68 million innovation programme for New Zealand’s dairy industry will drive improvements in the health and wellbeing of the national dairy herd and a step-change in sustainable milk production.
Primary sector exports continue to soar
New Zealand’s primary sector exports continue to surpass expectations, with revenue forecast to grow 7.1% on the previous financial year.
Rosie rocks Mystery Creek
The painted rock hide-and-seek craze that has taken the world by storm over the past couple of years has popped up at National Fieldays.
Former Fonterra chair John Wilson has passed away
Former Fonterra chairman John Wilson passed away this morning after a hard-fought battle with illness, the co-op announced.
China's growth slows, commodity prices under pressure
New Zealand commodity prices are likely to feel downward pressure over the year, says ASB senior rural economist Nathan Penny.
Fonterra to offload livestock business
Fonterra will offload its Farm Source livestock business to family-owned business Carrfields Livestock on March 1.
Dairy industry says everyone has same vision on water quality
A survey showing that the public care about waterways is no surprise, says DairyNZ.
GDT price fall signals another revision
Fonterra’s farm gate milk price faces another revision following the Global dairy Trade (GDT) auction overnight.
Guiney, McBride win Fonterra board seats
Outgoing Zespri chairman Peter McBride and South Canterbury farmer Leonie Guiney have been voted onto Fonterra’s board.