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Fonterra's forecast cash payout for this season will put another $3.5 billion into rural economies, says Fonterra chairman John Wilson.
Fonterra has announced an opening forecast of $6.50/kgMS for the 2017-18 season which starts June 1.
Fonterra farmers who borrowed money from the co-op during the last two seasons will soon learn how much interest will be charged from June 1.
Cash flows on dairy farms will be stronger this winter and spring, says Fonterra chairman John Wilson.
Fonterra chairman John Wilson says overseas milk suppliers could be allowed to own shares in the co-op.
Fonterra chairman John Wilson says a strong cooperative is able to support farmers when times are tough.
Fonterra's new Lichfield, South Waikato, dryer is the largest in the world, co-equal with the Darfield D2 dryer in the South Island, says the co-op’s chief operations officer, Robert Spurway.
Bay of Plenty farmer Donna Smit says she is “thrilled to bits” at her election to the Fonterra board.
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