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Three candidates are vying for two Fonterra board seats this year: sitting director Michael Spaans, Donna Smit, Bay of Plenty and Stuart Nattrass, Canterbury. Voting ends at 10.30am on December 6.

Few farmers will be surprised to know that the 2015-16 season was the most challenging year yet for them.

Bay of Plenty farmer and accountant Donna Smit has been nominated by the Fonterra board for one of the two director vacancies.

Figures released at DairyNZ annual general meeting (AGM) in Ashburton shows the 2015/16 dairy season was the most challenging year yet for dairy farmers.

The new Southern Dairy Hub in Invercargill will start milking cows next season.

Fonterra is committed to playing a role in advancing Maori farming interests, says chairman John Wilson.

DairyNZ is bracing for a $3 million shortfall in levy income this year.

Dairy farmers remain unwavering and determined despite the tough times, says DairyNZ chairman Michael Spaans.

Fonterra directors have completed a second round of meeting with shareholders on proposed changes to its leadership structure.

Fonterra director Michael Spaans says overall there is good support for changes proposed for its leadership structure.