Takeover bid?
OPINION: Canterbury milk processor Synlait is showing no sign of bouncing back from its financial doldrums.
OPINION: What is happening with Organic Dairy Hub?
According to its website, ODH has ceased its retail operations. The website says a farmer log-in feature is still alive but it doesn’t seem to be working.
In early 2021, ODH – made up of a small group of North Island organic farmers – launched a new dairy brand, hopeful that one day it would become a household name. Called ‘Ours Truly’, its first product is ‘A3’ – fresh, full cream milk, delivered via door-to- door subscription. It seems this strategy has backfired.
ODH collects milk daily from its farmer base, stretching from Northland to Wairarapa. About 20% of the milk is turned into milk powders and nutritional products, which are processed at Waikato Innovation Park in Ruakura. These were generally exported to Australia and Asia.
Fonterra paid its organic suppliers a record $10.80/ kgMS last season.
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.
OPINION: Canterbury milk processor Synlait is showing no sign of bouncing back from its financial doldrums.
OPINION: It seems every bugger in this country can get an award these days.