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Fonterra’s farmer-owners to scrutinise consumer business sale prospects
Shareholders will want to know where the value is going to come from after any divestment.
NZ dairy business blames Ethiopian ministry for insolvency
'Pioneering' company wanting to develop heat-tolerant cattle hit trouble overseas.
S&P backs Fonterra's consumer plan
S&P Global Ratings has lent its support to Fonterra's plan to sell its consumer business.
Tip Top results suggest Fonterra may be right to leave consumer retail to specialists
The buyer of the beloved New Zealand icecream label sold by Fonterra is on a growth path.
Dairy winners announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua Trophy
Farm manager Ben Purua and Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporation honoured at awards.
Fonterra makes its ‘boldest call yet’
Ari Dekker on the co-op’s move to put its consumer business up for sale.
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Glen Kaycee Sherlock JG is a CRV Jersey bull bred by the Tucker family from Northland.
Fonterra puts a big chunk of its business up for sale
In a big step change, Fonterra is looking to sell its Consumer business.
Fonterra looks to sell global consumer business, including Anchor brand
Fonterra says it is looking to sell businesses, including its global consumer operation.
Holy Cow: Hall of Fame for bull that fathered 17,000 daughters
"We knew he was a good bull."
'Beyond impressive': Manawatū couple win Responsible Dairying Award
The Stewarts have created wetlands and planted thousands of native trees on their farm.
Dairy farm receivership: Bank owed $36.5m, court rules on lease liability
Receivers get liability relief to maintain livestock after farm enterprise folds.
Spotlight on gap between price of Fonterra farmer shares and listed units
But any divergence should be no surprise, the chairman says.
Livestock Report: A busy time for dairy farmers
Sponsored content: Moving Day is looming and high-end genetic sales are in full swing.
Rabobank warns global dairy price recovery slower than expected
Rabobank said demand remained down, however, milk production was also down.
Fonterra appoints Andrew Murray as CFO
US food and beverage company veteran was commercial director.
'Getting the cows, learning lines': From a dairy hamlet to Shakespeare
A rural actor who learns lines amongst cows is set to be front stage at the Globe.
Cheddar bounces back in mainly positive GDT
The latest from the Global Dairy Trade auction held overnight.
‘David and Goliath’ victory: Cheese champions beat industry giants at nationals
Craggy Range Sheep Dairy has scooped a major award.
'Came out the other end': One of NZ's top organic farmers on how she healed the land and herself
It took a life-changing diagnosis for Charlotte Heald to realise what she should focus on.
How technology can give NZ farms the edge
It's an exciting time for robot and drone-based technology use on farms.
Fonterra pulled up for not delivering anticipated information to shareholders
Fonterra is expected to deliver on commitments, says shareholder council.
Jersey stock was hard to beat in 1947
"England from a dairying point of view could not compare with New Zealand."
The Country catches up with Dairy Woman of the Year
Winston Peters, Katrina Roberts, Don Carson, Barry Soper.
Opinion: How worried should we be about the return of bird flu?
FT opinion: Now is not a time for paranoia but there is a case for extreme vigilance.
Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2024 announced
Winner recognised for her outstanding passion and advocacy for the dairy industry.
Canada dairy trade dispute rolls on as changes fail to comply with rules
Canada had until Wednesday to change how it administered tariff rate quotas.
Cream of the crop: NZ's 10 largest dairy farmers revealed
After a tumultuous decade, some new names have emerged as NZ's biggest dairy farmers.
Opinion: Who could catch bird flu first? These experts have an idea, and a way to help
NYT opinion: We must do a better job to ensure virus doesn't spread beyond our control.
The white stuff gets a green makeover in Taupō
A high-tech trailer offers farm-fresh milk with a creamy top, like in bygone days.
'Significantly higher': Farm salaries on the up
The 2024 Feds-Rabobank Farming Salaries Report shows farm employers investing in staff.
Fragments of bird flu virus discovered in US milk
New York Times: The milk poses virtually no risk to consumers, experts say.
BNZ puts dairying consortium into receivership
UK equity investors involved in Taupo and Otago farms.