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OPINION: Canterbury milk processor Synlait is showing no sign of bouncing back from its financial doldrums.
OPINION: European farmers are being told to brace for tough times and it's all thanks to Vladimir Putin.
The Russian strongman's decision to invade Ukraine will have serious knock-on effects for EU farmers because much of the EU's meat and dairy industry relies on imported feed crops from Ukraine, and the bloc is also hooked on Russian gas and fertilisers.
Russia and Ukraine jointly account for more than 30% of the world's trade in wheat and barley, 17% of corn and over 50% of sunflower oil, seeds and cakes for feeding animal.
So, while the EU's sanctions will cause grief to the Kremlin, the pain will also be felt across the European farming sector.
Fonterra has cemented its position as the country’s number one cheesemaker by picking up nine NZ Champion of Cheese trophies this year.
New Zealand dairy processors are welcoming the Government’s commitment to continuing to push for Canada to honour its trade commitments.
An educational programme, set up by Beef + Land New Zealand, to connect farmers virtually with primary and intermediate school students has reported the successful completion of its second year.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed a resolution adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to declare 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer.
Waikato herd health veterinarian Katrina Roberts is the 2024 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year.
Horticulture NZ chief executive Nadine Tunley will step down in August.