Fonterra shareholders will get a second vote on the proposed Trading Among Farmers (TAF) on June 25.

EXPERTS WILL share their insights at the second DairyNZ Farmers’ Forum at Hamilton on May 23-24.

TAF IS coming down to the wire as evidenced by articles in Dairy News March 13.

Fonterra yesterday unveiled the next step in its strategy to build a high-quality, sustainable fresh local milk supply in China, announcing plans to invest $100 million to develop two new large-scale dairy farms in Hebei province.

Fonterra needs to sit closer to its customers and listen to their needs, because products are being invented that don't necessarily align with what customers want.

Leading experts will be sharing their insights at the second DairyNZ Farmers' Forum to be held in Hamilton on May 23-24.

Fonterra Cooperative Limited yesterday outlined details of its Group Strategy Refresh which aims to grow volumes and value by focusing more tightly on emerging markets and products that meet growing consumer demand for dairy nutrition.

CHANGING NEW Zealanders' perception of Fonterra is a key strategy of chief executive Theo Spierings.

AS A tropical storm raged outside, speakers at the launch of Fonterra's Milk for Schools scheme last Monday paid tribute to the dairy farmers making it possible.

NEXT SEASON'S milk payouts face a greater threat from the surging Kiwi dollar than supply/demand issues around the world, says BNZ economist Doug Steel.