More than 3000 Fonterra farmers were consulted during the co-op's governance and representation review, says chairman John Wilson.

Fonterra chairman John Wilson is confident of securing 75% support among farmer shareholders for a reduced 11-member board.

First, thanks to all those members who participated in the Governance referendum which was held online between 18 and 29 May.

In May this year you will be asked to decide whether the proposed changes to New Zealand Winegrowers governance structure gets the green light.

Primary industry producers are being encouraged to consider the impact of New Zealand's current constitutional arrangements and how they may look in the future.