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Fonterra's decision to drop its 2011-12 forecast payout by 15c/kgMS demonstrates the trade exposed nature of our primary industries, says Federated Farmers Dairy chairman Willy Leferink.

Fonterra is reducing its 2011-12 forecast payout by 15c/kgMS as a result of declining commodity prices and a soaring Kiwi dollar.

More than 10,000 Northland students will enjoy a daily drink of milk from March 19 as Fonterra Milk for Schools rolls into town.

Australian dairy farmers are being urged to act immediately to prevent facial eczema (FE) in their herds.

Canadian dairy cattle expert Brian Carscadden shared his knowledge with breeders and potential farmers during his recent trip to New Zealand. Carscadden was a judge at the New Zealand Dairy Event.

A daily dose of dairy nutrition will be in the timetable for students at Northland's Kaiwaka Primary School from next month as the school becomes one of the first to take part in Fonterra Milk for Schools.

Rural retailer RD1 has acquired Ruawai Farm Supplies, Northland. The acquisition takes the RD1 store network to 65 stores nationwide.

Fonterra is recalling two batches of butter after the discovery of a fine metal object in the product.

Dairy Womens Network is teaming up with industry training organisation, AgITO to open up further education possibilities for dairying women.

GETTING MORE cows in calf is the biggest improvement you can make to your dairy business.