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Dairy prices extended and quickened their ascent at last week’s GDT auction and were stronger than anticipated, says BNZ senior economist Doug Steel.
Regional New Zealand is punching above its weight in the relationship with its biggest trading partner, China.
Dairy farmers have former Fonterra chairman John Wilson to thank for the milk price they enjoy today, says Sir Henry van der Heyden.
Manufacturers may spend lots of time and money promoting their ‘hero’ models, but many potential customers are just looking for a basic hack.
Global dairy prices have seen one of their biggest jumps in recent years.
A long-time anti-farming newspaper columnist is facing backlash on social media for falsely implying last year that former Fonterra chairman John Wilson was faking ill-health.
Dairy farmers are being strongly encouraged to give their feedback on how the sector will pay its share of the Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) response programme.
Former Fonterra chairman John Wilson was farewelled in Hamilton today by family, co-op colleagues, farmers and friends.
Milk collection throughout New Zealand is increasing, according to Fonterra’s latest global dairy update.
The dairy sector is recognising the loss of pasture-based farm system advocate Adrian van Bysterveldt.
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A new guide has been released which will assist farmers and the irrigation industry to adopt the use of fertigation.
A funeral service for former Fonterra chairman John Wilson will be held in Hamilton on Saturday.
A New Zealand Herald columnist, who questioned the retirement of former Fonterra chairman John Wilson in July last year, is facing calls to apologise to his family.
He was a “good bloke” and a family man.
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