‘Fantastic’: Fonterra announces $150m expansion to Edendale
Southland's economy has been given another boost after Fonterra announced a $150 million expansion to its Edendale plant, which is expected to create 70 jobs.
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Fonterra to spend $75m on expansion
Fonterra to spend $75m on expansion
Fonterra is spending about $75 million on an expansion of its Studholme site, near Waimate, to create a hub for high-value proteins.
Farmer gets community work after starving cattle
Canterbury farmer gets community work after starving cattle
A Canterbury farmer has been sentenced to 240 hours of community work after starving his cattle, resulting in at least 20 dying.
Classes to ease isolation
Classes to ease isolation
Access to free online English language classes for rural migrant women in New Zealand are being extended to help an isolated and vulnerable community, a Southland dairy farmer says.
Fonterra accused of greenwashing
Fonterra accused of greenwashing to impress big foreign buyers
A grassroots movement has gone mainstream, with international food giants adopting 'regenerative agriculture' targets. But how robust are their criteria for what counts as regenerative - and is it greenwashing?
High-quality feed key to better milk output
High-quality feed key to better milk output
Clutha contract milkers Jemima Aratema and Marcus Frost talk to Shawn McAvinue about chasing a dream of farm ownership, how to put milk in the vat for longer and the joy of calving.
Director moves on after 9-year term
Director moves on after 9-year term
Fonterra’s longstanding farmer director Leonie Guiney admits it is going to be a wrench leaving the co-operative’s governance team.
Surprise triple treat arrives on farm
Surprise triple treat arrives on farm
Carew dairy farmer Chris Atkinson has been surprised on farm with the arrival of triplet heifer calves.
Family swaps Maniototo winter for island time
Family swaps Maniototo winter for island time
Calving in snow flurries in the Maniototo seems a world away from two months of sailing in the Pacific Ocean.
Tracking spending to maximise profit
Tracking spending to maximise profit
Dairy farmers Duncan and Anne-Marie Wells are in the thick of calving on the Taieri. Shawn McAvinue talks to the owner and operators in an equity partnership about their reasons for opening their farm gate and financial books to the public.
Fonterra proposes job cuts, outsourcing labour from overseas
Fonterra proposes job cuts, outsourcing labour from overseas
Dairy giant Fonterra is proposing cutting jobs at its Waikato headquarters as it outsources labour from overseas.
Dairying network ‘here to help you feel at home’
Dairying network ‘here to help you feel at home’
Dairy families moving to new neighbourhoods are being welcomed by the Dairy Women’s Network (DWN).
Farmlet trial showing promise for nitrogen retainment
Farmlet trial showing promise for nitrogen retainment
A farmlet trial is making promising progress in its first year to put a dent in nitrogen leaving soils at Lincoln University Research Dairy Farm at a cost of 6% less profit.
Key shareholder A2 backs $130m loan for Synlait
Key shareholder A2 backs $130m loan for Synlait
Embattled dairy company Synlait has received a major boost after key shareholder A2 Milk indicated it will vote in favour of the company receiving a $130 million loan.
Combat veteran’s advice to farmers
Combat veteran’s advice to farmers
South Island Dairy EventA combat veteran sent to four tours of front-line battle in Afghanistan has told dairy farmers to shrug off their tough guy image and take up meditation.
Challenges ahead in reducing N loss
Challenges ahead in reducing N loss
Canterbury farmers who were part of a Hinds and Selwyn project to come up with ways to reduce nitrogen leaching on their farms expect it will be more difficult to make progress in future.
Synlait Milk prepares for crunch vote on $130m loan
Synlait Milk prepares for crunch vote on $130m loan
The future of South Island dairy company Synlait Milk is up in the air ahead of a crucial vote to ensure its survival.
Farmers warned 'voices getting louder' to reduce emissions
Farmers warned 'voices getting louder' to reduce emissions
Farmers have been told if they snooze when it comes to reducing emissions they'll lose.
Focus on productivity
Focus on productivity
Southland dairy farmer Richard Peirce has dedicated his life to being productive.
Forecast for milk price cautious
Forecast for milk price cautious
Fonterra’s starting mark of an $8 midpoint for next season’s milk price forecast dips below bank predictions.