Fonterra’s milk slide worsens in Oz
Fonterra's woes are also worsening in Australia.
Growers urged to keep track of ‘messy middle’
New Zealand and Australia have done “wonderful work” in their produce industries.
But after it leaves the farm or orchard it can get into the “messy middle”, says Gary Loh, a Singapore blockchain entrepreneur.
Payouts from cashflow, not balance sheet
Fonterra says its payouts to Australian farmers are being funded by its operations, not propped up from other places in the balance sheet.
Fonterra’s Aussie struggles
Fonterra has told its Australian farmer suppliers that it remains committed to that market.
Govt stalled on quad rollers
Australian farmers are urging the Federal Government to enforce the fitting of operator protection devices (OPDs) to all new quads within two years.
Youngsters the key to meet Oz farm labour needs
The Australian dairy industry will need 800 extra workers on farms by 2023.
Hot milk demand likely to hurt Fonterra in Australia
Competition for raw milk in Australia has reached an all-time high this year, leading to big processors such as Fonterra losing farmer suppliers, says dairy analyst Steve Spencer, Freshagenda.
Fighting fake milk
OPINION: Beleaguered Australian farmers are facing a fight on a new front.
Factory closures?
OPINION: Australia hasn't been a happy hunting ground for Fonterra in recent years thanks to increasing competition among processors and supermarkets pushing their weight around.
NZ setting the pace
Market researchers in Australia watch New Zealand advertising and products to see where the Australian industry needs to go in four or five years, says an expert in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG).