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Tuesday, 22 August 2023 13:50

KickStart into touch?

Written by  Milking It

OPINION: Dairy farmers are doing it tough and the latest Global Dairy Trade auction results point to tougher times ahead.

Fonterra, as one of the biggest corporates in the country, has been doing its bit for the community - like contributing to Kickstart Breakfast alongside the Government.

Given the financial strife facing Fonterra shareholders, should the co-op pull out of such initiatives until dairy prices improve?

This will keep a bit more money in farmers' pockets. And, isn't funding social welfare initiatives the job of the government?

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