Not Out of the Woods Yet
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
Fonterra has announced it will continue with the planned expansion of its organic business into the South Island.
Fonterra's plan to expand its organic programme to the South Island is being well received by farmers, the co-op says.
Fonterra has announced a record forecast opening organic milk price of $12.30/kgMS for the new season.
Fonterra's small group of organic farmers are facing a drop in milk price after a record $10.26/kgMS payout last year.
It’s official, Fonterra’s organic farmers have become the first in the country to receive a double-digit milk payout.
The potential for organics in New Zealand is being viewed as huge because of dairy farmer competence and excellent growing and market conditions.
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
OPINION: Get offside with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters at your own peril.