Displaying items by tag: Fonterra

Fonterra has announced a best-guess payout forecast of $5.25/kgMS for 2015-16. The bigger surprise was the final payout for 2014-15 of $4.40/kgMS, down another 10 cents. 

Published in Opinion
Friday, 26 June 2015 10:03

More farmers jump at guaranteed milk price

Fonterra has set the June guaranteed milk price (GMP) at $5.25/kgMS, matching its opening price for this season.

Published in General News
Thursday, 25 June 2015 06:30

Opposition suggests pay out for co-op boss

Spin and corporate drivel are not the way to connect with dairy farmers who are going through tough times.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 24 June 2015 11:26

What now for freebies?

Are dairy farmers responsible for providing breakfast to needy children? We don’t think so.

Published in Milking It
Wednesday, 24 June 2015 09:33

Fonterra helps flood-affected farmers

Fonterra says its emergency response teams have contacted over 500 farms in flood-affected areas of lower North Island.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 23 June 2015 15:36

Co-op trying to reconnect at shed level

Fonterra's top farmer contact in Waikato, Paul Grave, says he hopes he can improve the communication between the co-op and local farmers and other regional stakeholders.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 17 June 2015 12:53

Edgecumbe innovation unlocks hidden value

An innovative application of common dairy technology is helping Fonterra make savings from waste.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 17 June 2015 11:35

Fonterra to wield the axe

Fonterra is set to cut hundreds of jobs from head office as it undergoes a major review of operations. 

Published in General News
Tuesday, 16 June 2015 16:05

What’s wrong with simplicity?

The news that Fonterra is to hire international consulting firm McKinsey & Co to see what needs to be changed in the organisation is breathtaking.

Published in Opinion
Sunday, 14 June 2015 06:38

When the going gets tough...

We've heard the disappointing news on payout levels. Fonterra has updated its milksolids price down to $4.40 for this past season.

Published in General News
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