Unit holders finally smiling
After years of average or below-average returns, Fonterra unit holders received a record dividend in 2023.
Fonterra Shareholders Fund chairman, left, pictured with former agriculture minister Nathan Guy, will step down at the end of the year.
The independent chair of Fonterra Shareholders Fund John Shewan is stepping down later this year.
Another director Kim Ellis has also indicated his intention to retire at the fund's annual meeting in November.
The fund board has appointed Mary-Jane Daly as chair-elect.
Daly was elected to the board in November 2020.
She is currently chair of the Earthquake Commission and an Independent Director of Kiwibank and Kiwi Property Group Limited. She has a strong background in insurance, banking and finance with experience in a variety of senior roles both in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
The key to a dairy system that generates high profit with a low emissions intensity is using low footprint feed, says Fonterra program manager on-farm excellence, Louise Cook.
According to a new report, the Safer Rides initiative, which offered farmers heavily discounted crush protection devices (CPDs) for quad bikes, has made a significant impact in raising awareness and action around farm vehicle safety.
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Following recent storms in the region, the 69th edition of the Tour of Southland cycling event has been postponed.
A function at Parliament on 7th October brought together central government decision-makers, MPs, industry stakeholders and commercial partners to highlight the need for strategic investment in the future of Fieldays and its home, the Mystery Creek Events Centre campus.
The Government's revised 2050 biogenic methane target range of 14-24% by 2050 is being welcomed by dairy farmers.

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