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The Beingmate saga now rocking Fonterra is unsettling farmer shareholders.
One former Fonterra director -- one not facing a gagging order by the co-op -- suggested to Milking It that heads should roll.
This person points out that Bill English resigned from Parliament, Ralph Norris (a former Fonterra director) is stepping down from Fletcher and someone could take responsibility for the Beingmate saga and do the same – exit Fonterra.
Weaker pricing and demand from China continue to impact New Zealand red meat export earnings.
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.
Horticulture NZ chief executive Nadine Tunley will step down in August.
