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Nats boost ag line-up

National agriculture spokeswoman Barbara Kuriger jumps to number 10 in the party line-up and on the frontbench.

The National Party's new leader Chris Luxon seems to have placed a bigger emphasis on agriculture with his new shadow cabinet line-up.

Your move Minister!

Fonterra chair Peter McBride has already been on the phone to Damien O’Connor in wake of the strong outcome of the farmer vote.

Fonterra chairman Peter McBride was immediately on the phone to Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor after the result of last week's capital structure vote.

Green light for Fonterra's new capital structure

Fonterra shareholders have voted to change the co-operative's capital structure.

Fonterra shareholders have voted yes to the co-operative’s new capital structure proposal.

Fonterra farmers are under 'enormous pressure'

Fonterra chairman Peter McBride says farmers are under enormous pressure.

Fonterra chairman Peter McBride has acknowledged that despite the co-op’s improved performance, many shareholders feel under enormous pressure.

Strong finish for Fonterra despite Covid - McBride

Fonterra chairman Peter McBride says the co-operative ended the 2021 financial year in a strong position on several fronts – financial results, strategy implementation and relationship with farmer owners.

Animal evaluation system changes support farmers to breed better cows

The changes are part of the third stage of updates to New Zealand Animal Evaluation Limited (NZAEL), the genetic evaluation system which helps farmers make better breeding decisions for their herds.

From December, new enhancements to the national animal genetic evaluation system will benefit Kiwi dairy farmers when they are selecting bulls.

Kuriger retains shadow ag portfolio

Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger has retained her agriculture portfolio in National’s shadow cabinet.

MBW launches campaign to challenge gender stereotypes

Meat Business Women have launched a new campaign to encourage more women into the sector.

A global campaign has been launched in New Zealand to challenge perceptions of careers in the meat industry, highlight female role models and encourage more women to join the sector.

Government funds RA research

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says the Government will fund two new research projects to investigate the impacts of regenerative farming practices.

High milk prices bite Fonterra's profit

Soaring whole milk powder (WMP) prices are lifting forecast milk price to Fonterra farmer suppliers but it is also affecting the co-op’s profitability.