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Richard Loe is joined by the general manager of the Rural News Group Adam Fricker to talk about some of the key stories making headlines in this week’s issue of Dairy News.
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Fonterra Announces Interim Leadership Changes Ahead of Richard Allen CEO Transition
Fonterra has announced interim changes to the leadership of its Global Ingredients business.$120m Tōrea Orchard Development to Produce 116 Million Apples in Mid-Canterbury
A large-scale modern orchard development in coastal Mid-Canterbury is expected to eventually produce 116 million apples a year from 900,000…Yili’s New Zealand Dairy Group Posts Record $1.58 Billion Revenue
Yili's New Zealand businesses have reported record profits following a major organisational and strategic transformation.NZ Companies Launch World’s First Wool-Based Colour for 3D Printing Filament
A collaboration between two New Zealand companies will see wool used as a renewable colour source for 3D printing.Featured
Federated Farmers Welcomes $400 Million Rural Roading Resilience Investment
Federated Farmers says the Government’s latest investment in road resilience is a positive step toward protecting rural communities and freight routes from increasing severe weather events.
J Swap Stockfoods Expands South Island Feed Storage Capacity
The stockfood storage capacity of J Swap Stockfoods continues to grow in the South Island with the opening of a new store that boosts its capacity in Christchurch and work starting on another store in Southland.
Fonterra Lifts FY26 Earnings Forecast After Strong Q3 Performance
Fonterra has lifted and narrowed its full year forecast earnings range to 60-70 cents per share after a strong quarter, supported by robust milk production, strong shipment volumes and continued demand across its Ingredients and Foodservice businesses.
Fonterra Expands Organic Dairy Programme Into South Island
Fonterra has announced it will continue with the planned expansion of its organic business into the South Island.
Zion Armstrong Urges Farmers to Support Young People on Farm
New Zealand farmers have been told they all have amazing people on their farms and have been urged to be “that one person” that can make a huge difference to those going through tough times.
Editorial: A Sensible Decision
OPINION: For thousands of Southland farmers, this week would have tipped them into the non-compliant category when it comes to following regional freshwater plan rules. But the Government has stepped in to give them the clarity they deserve.
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AgriZeroNZ Invests in Low Methane Sheep Research to Boost Farmer Uptake
A move to boost farmer uptake of low methane emitting sheep is underway.
Silver Fern Farms Airlifts NZ Lamb and Beef to UAE Amid Middle East Shipping Disruptions
Silver Fern Farms has tackled the ongoing war-induced shipping challenges to mideast markets by airlifting 90 tonnes of chilled New…Cameron Bagrie Says Primary Sector Leading NZ Economic Recovery
The primary sector is leading New Zealand's economic recovery, according to economist and researcher Cameron Bagrie.Jim van der Poel Honoured for 40 Years of Service to Dairy Industry
Dairy industry leader Jim van der Poel didn't make much of the invitation he received to the recent New Zealand…Farmers Demand Rural Voices Protected in Local Government Amalgamation Plans
Farmers around the country are going public big time, demanding their local district, city and regional councils come up with…Machinery & Products
Safer Farms Champions Promote Quad Bike Crush Protection Devices
Safer Farms Regional Champions are putting Crush Protection Devices (CPDs) through their paces and sharing their first-hand experiences with other…
Quicke Launches New Q-Series Facelift and Q-Companion 2.0
Well-known Swedish front-end loader manufacturer Quicke is launching the Q-series Facelift and Q-Companion 2.0 system.Beef + Lamb NZ Quad Safety Day Focuses on ATV Risk Reduction
A recent Beef + Lamb New Zealand quad safety field day, held along the rugged Whanganui river valley at Kakatahi, focused…John Deere Launches Operations Center PRO Service in New Zealand
The all-new John Deere Operations Center PRO Service option will give agricultural, construction, forestry and turf customers across New Zealand…Ursa Ag Launches Simple Cummins-Powered Tractors as Farmers Push Back on Cost and Complexity
A walk around any agricultural field day or a dealership yard will find several potential customers moaning that tractors are…» Latest Print Issues Online
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