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Milk fat will earn dairy farmers more than protein in the 2018/19 season.
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Fonterra cuts the cream off farmers' milk price
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Change of dairy chairman for Federated Farmers
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Fonterra's President of Greater China, Christina Zhu on a 'milestone' for Anchor.
Dairy gains may be shortlived says economist
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DairyNZ: Genetic's role in N leaching studied
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Listen: Weather has impact on dairy prices
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A2 Milk doubles profit in 2018
Infant formula sales to China and Australia have delivered strong results.
Dairy product prices down at GDT
Whole milk powder and butter fall amid expectations of ample supply.
DairyNZ: 'Dairy Tomorrow' strategy is here
Movement in the ''Dairy Tomorrow'' strategy is in full swing.
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'I know you want me': Team leader loses job
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Protesters demand stop to dairy farm development
Protesters oppose large dairy farm development in the Mackenzie Basin.
Fonterra farmers buoyed by Hurrell appointment
Fonterra's Paul Graves recaps a big week for the dairy co-op.
DairyNZ: NAIT overhaul expected and necessary
DairyNZ supports Govt's decision to pass amendments on NAIT Act under Urgency this week.
Listen: Fonterra's Miles Hurrell on new interim CEO role
Fonterra's interim CEO comments on whether he wants to be more than just a caretaker.
Northland dairy farmers to lose nearly $5m
Fonterra slashes 5 cents in revised milk payout
Global dairy prices remain steady in latest auction
GDT price index unchanged in percentage terms from previous auction three weeks ago.
Listen: John Monaghan on search for new Fonterra CEO
John Monaghan makes his debut on The Country as Fonterra Chairman.
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