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Waikato milk processor Tatua Dairy has done it again -- topping last season’s milk payout, leaving Fonterra and other processors far behind.

Three leading dairy farmers have told Rural News a back-to-basics approach is the best way to manage the present dairy crisis.

The $8.40/kgMS payout was probably the worst thing that happened to the dairy industry, says family corporate farmer Trevor Hamilton.

Former DairyNZ chairman John Luxton is not hanging up his gumboots yet.

New Zealand's shift from a pasture-based model to high feed-input dairy farms will come under the microscope in a joint research project.

Small Waikato milk processor Tatua's payout has again left other dairy co-ops trailing behind.

Independent Waikato dairy company Tatua Cooperative has given its 114 suppliers a financial boost with a final payout of $7.10 per kilogram of milksolids for the 2014-15 season.

Independent Waikato dairy company Tatua Cooperative has given its 114 suppliers a financial boost with a final payout of $7.10 per kilogram of milksolids for the 2014-15 season.

Waikato milk processor Tatua will pay its shareholders $6.50-$7/kgMS for milk supplied last season.

Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings says other multi-nationals have dealt with issues such as the 1080 threat so they are being kept informed not only for transparency but for best practice around the globe.