Fonterra, Sharesies join to make share trading easier
Fonterra is teaming up with wealth app provider Sharesies to make it easier for its farmer shareholders to trade co-op shares among themselves.
Fonterra's December milk collection was down 4.8% versus the same month in 2015.
In the North Island, milk collection was down 6% year-on-year, while milk collection in the South Island fell 2.9% for the month, according to My Farm agri global report for January.
Meanwhile, while consistent rain and low summer temperatures have kept grass green and growing in most parts of the North Island, though dry conditions prevail in Northland and Hawke’s Bay.
In Northland cows are being milked on supplements with the region reportedly at its driest for 10 years, affecting production.
However, pastures in the South Island are much greener, as a mild summer has created excellent conditions for grass growth.
In North Canterbury, farms have moved out of the drought, however in Southland rain, warmth and sunlight have all tracked below normal in recent weeks, putting pressure on pasture.
But palm kernel expeller (PKE) imports have tanked, accord to the report.
During the first 11 months of 2016, PKE imports declined 29% versus the same period in 2015 to 1.36mt.
On this basis, PKE imports in 2016 were the lowest since 2012 (1.16mt), suggesting plentiful local stocks as a result of strong purchases during late 2015 and early 2016, and reduced supplement use in the prevailing low farmgate price environment.
Rural banker Rabobank is partnering with Food Rescue Kitchen on a new TV series which airs this weekend that aims to shine a light on the real and growing issues of food waste, food poverty and social isolation in New Zealand.
Telco infrastructure provider Chorus says that it believes all Kiwis – particularly those in the rural areas – need access to high-speed, reliable broadband.
World Veterinary Day falls on Saturday 27 April.
The Director General of MPI, Ray Smith says it's important for his department to celebrate the success of a whole range of groups and people around the country.
A small company which mobilised veterinarians around the country to deal with Mycoplasma bovis was one of the winners in this year's Biosecurity Awards, held at Parliament.
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