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Fonterra farmers are disappointed with the half-year results announced by Fonterra today, says Fonterra Shareholders Council chairman, Ian Brown.

Fonterra has described its half year trading as subdued, with revenues dropping 14% compared to last year.

Fonterra is maintaining its forecast farmgate milk payout of $4.70/kgMS this season.

PALMERSTON NORTH student Braydon Schroder is the latest winner of the Hugh Williams Ravensdown Memorial University Scholarship.

A new dairy industry workplace accord will be launched in May as part of a range of industry actions aimed at helping farmers attract and retain skilled people to work on farms.

A high performing Jersey herd can generate consistent cash flow now and in the future, a field day heard in Te Awamutu last month.

The 2015 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards is in full swing, with judging underway and the first regional winners due to be announced next week.

We catch up with our Australian correspondent Stephen Cooke and get a rundown on what is happening in the Aussie farming scene. 

Fonterra's 2014-15 forecast payout remains unchanged at $4.70/kgMS.

European dairy co-op Arla Foods is boosting its dairy presence in Australia in a joint venture with Australia’s largest cheese importer, F. Mayer Imports.