by admin | May 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
Fonterra is facing an angry backlash from devastated Australian farmers, who say they are victims of “immoral” cuts to milk payouts. The farmers are angry over big cuts by Fonterra’s Australian counterpart Murray Goulburn and that the cuts have...
by admin | May 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
Global dairy prices have had another rise up 2.6% to $US2283 per metric tonne. For those hope for some consistency, this is good news as it marks the fourth positive auction out of the nine so far in 2016. The best news is the key indicator, wholemilk powder...
by admin | May 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Good news for dairy farmers with Fonterra confirming an earlier dividend payment to help farmer cash flows. A solid performance during the nine months to April 30th has allowed the dairy giant to declare the 10 cents per share dividend with that payment made on June...
by admin | May 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
The number of fish caught in New Zealand waters has been under-reported for six decades, with the true catch nearly three times official figures, according to a new report. The study – conducted by the Fisheries Centre at British Columbia University, in...
by admin | May 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Farmers in Whangarei District are facing rates increases of up to 21% at a time when dairy farmers, in particular, can’t afford to pay any more. Federated Farmers Northland president John Blackwell says the increases follow a new three-yearly Quotable Value...
