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Big agenda and some sticky issues ahead for Fonterra's annual meeting

There will be plenty for shareholders to chew over.

Waikato DairyNZ Farmwatch for week ending November 3

Waikato farm data for the week ending Friday, November 3.

Business is blooming in the Hakataramea Valley

Josie Murray has brought some petal power to the Hakataramea Valley.

Dromedairy: Aussie camel milk company expanding

Good Earth Dairy was awarded A$4.4m from the WA govt for a camel milk processing facility.

Stock Takes: Can cash-strapped Synlait find a buyer for Dairyworks?

Hopes of a quick sale by Synlait of its Dairyworks business look to be fading.

Rural insurer settles more than 9000 claims made after Cyclone Gabrielle

Cyclone and Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods the biggest job in FMG's 118-year history.

Fonterra opposes waste-to-energy plant proposal

A decision on the proposal won't be made until next year.

Big yardings mostly sell well at Stortford Lodge

1300 lambs came from Lagoon Farm.

Wonky Box eyes South Island expansion

"We see the South Island as a really good opportunity."

Proposed closure of Gisborne mill puts 80 jobs at risk

Juken NZ is looking at options for mill’s future due to ongoing financial difficulties.

Heavy scrutiny ahead for Fonterra's planned big spend on 'growth' projects

Fonterra is forecasting annual capital expenditure of more than $1 billion up to FY30.

'Doomed': Worldwide banana shortage worries

One of the world's most common banana varieties faces possible extinction.

Meat exporter pins its hopes on India while de-risking China trade

Alliance expects a National-led Government to get an FTA with India over the line.

Waikato DairyNZ Farmwatch for week ending October 27

Waikato farm data for the week ending Friday, October 27.

Bringing back 'village energy': New market, eatery and retail precinct set to open

The market, eatery and retail destination will soon open in Grey St.

'Devastating': Horse magazine's $240k defamation loss; TV star's radio farewell; RNZ political ed's new role

RNZ reporter's social media posts raise eyebrows; TVNZ exec steps into new CEO role.

Fonterra science optimistic about finding cow methane reduction biotool - CEO

The innovation could potentially switch off methane production in cows.

Costs squeezing farm profitability says Beef + Lamb NZ

Andrew Burtt says it is going to be another tough year for farmers.