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FLUID MILK CONSUMPTION is declining throughout the world while cheese and yoghurt consumption is up, the World Dairy Summit in Yokohama heard.
FONTERRA HAS BOUGHT a 6% stake in Australian dairy company Bega Cheese Ltd for AUS$46 million (NZ$52m).
MASSEY UNIVERSITY is testing a barn farm system with potential for improved productivity and better water quality on dairy farms.
WOMEN WORKING in the dairy industry are being urged to get their nominations in for the 2014 Dairy Woman of the Year award, which closes for entry on November 15, 2013.
FRENCH INTERNATIONAL dairy giant Danone’s third quarter update said it expects Fonterra’s botulism scare to cost it over $1bn in lost sales and extra costs.
FEDERATED FARMERS believes the hard-hitting independent inquiry report of WPC80 for Fonterra's board delivers a series of recommendations vital for the cooperative to adopt.
THE FONTERRA BOARD'S Independent Inquiry has made 33 recommendations to address issues that led to the WPC80 precautionary recall and its responses to the event.
FOUR OF NEW ZEALAND'S best are in Germany to compete in the world's premiere woodchopping competition, the Stihl Timbersports Series World Championships 2013.
Investing in the relationship with farm workers can boost productivity and improve farm performance according to a visiting academic.
KIWIS NATIONWIDE now have a greater choice of welfare-friendly, affordable eggs with the launch this week of Farmer Brown Colony laid eggs in supermarkets.
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Summerfruit NZ is seeking grower support to continue levy funding for another six years. The Summerfruit Commodity Levy Order must be renewed every six years and was last renewed in 2008.
THE HAWKE’S Bay Regional Council’s (HBRC) Ruataniwha dam water storage scheme faces new and tough scrutiny as a result of the local body election.
NEW ZEALAND must put far greater resources into solving regulatory issues with China on meat exports, says Anzco Foods chairman Sir Graeme Harrison.
EUROPEAN SHEEPMEAT producers are at last awakening to the influence China is having on the global sheepmeat market, says Beef + Lamb NZ chairman Mike Petersen.
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