Waikato Regional Council has resumed aerial monitoring of ‘at risk’ farms by satellite imagery, drones, fixed wing aircraft or helicopters.

For the second year in a row, Taupo’s Miraka Dairy company has paid at least $3 million in bonuses to suppliers for their good overall performance during the 2016-17 season.

The A2 Milk Co more than doubled its profit to $195.7 million in the year to June 30 – over 116% ahead of the previous financial year.

The development of goat milk infant formula has received a $30 million funding boost.

Exactly five years ago Fonterra launched its first Anchor milk product in China, today it is sold in 13,000 stores in 220 Chinese cities.

Former Fonterra director Mark Townshend says that despite the A+ rating Fonterra should get from its shareholders for its ingredients business, clearly some Fonterra investments are performing very poorly.

Corporate farmer and former Fonterra director Mark Townshend is urging shareholders to support Fonterra and its new leadership.

Fonterra farmers have been unhappy with aspects of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA) for some time.

Graeme Savill's Valtra T174 has made a difference to his Bay of Plenty forestry contracting business since arriving in January and is handy on his dairy farm.

Massey Ferguson has launched three tractors in its new MF 6700 Global Series, soon to arrive in the Australian and New Zealand markets. 

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