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OPINION: Fonterra's board has certainly presented us, as shareholders, with a major issue to consider.

A strong Fonterra co-operative is crucial for New Zealand dairy farmers, says Ruawai farmer Greg Gent.

A former Fonterra director is thrilled that the co-operative is looking at reducing its board size, eight years after he successfully co-sponsored a motion for farmer shareholders.

OPINION: Any organisation's capital structure must align with its strategy. That is the mantra and that is something I support.

Two former Fonterra directors have been elected to the Cooperative Business New Zealand board.

A former Fonterra director says the co-op could suspend dividends to shore up its balance sheet rather than sell key assets.

Former Fonterra director Greg Gent says the co-op has made the right decision to change its external auditor.

Three agribusiness leaders have been elected to the board of rural insurer FMG.

Fonterra chairman John Wilson is confident farmers will next week approve changes to the co-op’s governance structure.

Fonterra's plan to revamp its board failed to attract sufficient support from farmer shareholders because it had "two fatal flaws", say opponents.