Dairy Women's Network chief executive Sarah Speight has stepped down from the role.

Helping women who work in the dairy industry manage during stressful seasons will be the focus of a series of practical workshops being held across the North and South Islands in November.

WORKSHOPS BEGAN last week nationwide to help dairywomen better manage staff, say the organisers, Dairy Womens Network.

CHANGING NEW Zealanders' perception of Fonterra is a key strategy of chief executive Theo Spierings.

Helping dairying women to take charge of their farms' financial planning will be the focus of a series of practical workshops being held across the country from next month.