Displaying items by tag: Fonterra
It’s all in the timing
Fonterra's mishandling of a message urging farmers to curb PKE usage onfarm hasn't gone down well.
Opening trade borders will smooth prices
Better dairy trade between key economies by tariff elimination would reduce volatility in global dairy prices, says Fonterra chairman John Wilson.
Motion to downsize Fonterra board
Two former Fonterra directors are seeking a reduction in the size of the co-op board.
Arrest in infant formula poison threat
A 60-year-old Auckland businessman has today been charged in connection with the criminal blackmail threat to poison infant formula with 1080, made public in March this year.
Fonterra predicts price rise
Global Dairy Trade prices are coming back relatively quickly and Fonterra expects whole milk powder prices to keep climbing over the next six months, says Fonterra chairman John Wilson.
PKE: good intention, poor execution
Fonterra advice on using palm kernel extract (PKE) has caused a stir amongst farmers throughout the country.
Less milk expected now
Most of the major banks are predicting a drop between 4% and 8% – much higher than Fonterra's current forecast of a 2-3% fall.
Dairy tariffs ‘will be back on table’
The US dairy interests will realise within five to 10 years they got it wrong by opposing dairy tariff removal in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, says Fonterra chairman John Wilson.
Tatua shines again in dairy payout
Small Waikato milk processor Tatua's payout has again left other dairy co-ops trailing behind.
Fonterra’s China farms leak $44m
Low milk prices have not only affected farmgate returns in New Zealand, they blew a $44 million hole last financial year in Fonterra's China farm business.