Should farmers still be forking out money to feed children when the payout has hit rock bottom? After all, it’s the Government’s and parents’ responsibility to ensure kids are fed properly.
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Still on Fonterra, the co-op is reportedly spending $20 million a year on its much-heralded Milk for Schools scheme.
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