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THE DAIRY cow is going through one of the most important times in its annual cycle, transitioning from a ‘dry’ to a ‘lactating’ state.

Fonterra's $45 million tanker fleet upgrade is the biggest build in the cooperative's history.

A SHARE trading scheme for Fonterra farmers has passed the parliamentary hurdle. However, some farmers are unhappy with the Government’s refusal to put a legislative cap on the co-op’s proposed shareholders fund.

Federated Farmers Dairy chairman Willy Leferink is saddened by Colin Armer's exit from Fonterra board.

Fonterra chairman, Henry van der Heyden says while the co-op is disappointed with Colin Armer's resignation, it respects his decision.

Fonterra director Colin Armer has resigned.

Former Fonterra chief executive Andrew Ferrier has been named the new chairman of the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise board.

The categories have been finalised, the schedules have been sent out, and it's now time for cheese makers across the globe to get their entries in for this key industry competition.

With estimates that 70-75% of the world's population may be lactose intolerant and with total milk, yoghurt and cheese consumption at over 200 million tonnes in 2011, lactose free dairy products represent a substantial opportunity for dairy manufacturers.

Synlait Milk has landed the agribusiness award in the Sensational Selwyn Awards, which recognise business excellence in the Selwyn District, Canterbury.