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With the South Island earthquake dominating our screens, Rural News Group had the opportunity to catch up with Fonterra’s Director of Farmer services, Matt Bolger at Wednesday’s Farm Focus Day at Owl Farm, Cambridge.

Farmers in Waikato face bills of up to $750,000 to comply with a proposed plan to improve fresh water quality.

Federated Farmers says SH1 in upper South Island may be closed for over a week; opening a route via the Inland Kaikoura Road is being investigated.

Fonterra has confirmed all of its staff in New Zealand are safe following the earthquake overnight and there is no major damage to any of its manufacturing sites.

Few farmers will be surprised to know that the 2015-16 season was the most challenging year yet for them.

Discussions held with Waikato Federated Farmers members have revealed significant concerns about the impact of the Waikato Regional Council's proposed 'Plan Change One'.

Milk collection in Waikato is now down 14% on daily collection last year, says Fonterra.

Fonterra is introducing a new patented global food quality seal – ‘Trusted Goodness’ – for its products as part of its business strategy to add value to milk and maximise returns for its farmers.

Bay of Plenty farmer and accountant Donna Smit has been nominated by the Fonterra board for one of the two director vacancies.

Federated Farmers Dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard says this morning’s strong rise in global dairy prices is a morale booster for farmers.