Displaying items by tag: dairy
$124m paid out for M.bovis claims
The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) has paid out almost $124 million in compensation for claims related to the cattle disease, Mycoplasma bovis.
Meat and dairy beat out forestry
Export lamb and beef prices reached new highs in the September 2019 quarter, while forestry products fell sharply.
A bit longer extension would be nice
The Government has extended the deadline for submitting on its freshwater discussion document: farmers say the two-week extension isn’t enough.
Yili thanks Westland shareholders for strong vote of confidence
Chinese dairy company Yili has thanked Westland Milk shareholders for their faith shown in allowing it to become custodians of one of New Zealand’s most trusted brands.
Farmer confidence rising - survey
New Zealand farmer confidence has lifted for the second quarter in a row, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found.
$64m gain from sale for Fonterra
Fonterra has pulled the plug on another investment overseas as the co-op continues to rebuild its balance sheet.
Tatua’s new packaging has a third less plastic
Waikato dairy co-op Tatua Dairy has launched its speciality creams in new resealable pouch packaging.
Farm sales easing – report
Farm sales are dropping, according to data released by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ).
Dairy prices tumble
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.