Listen: Mike Borrie's Fonterra update for Northland

Fonterra's new Northland Farm Source Head Mike Borrie spoke to The Country Early Edition. Photo / John Stone

The new Northland Farm Source Regional Head Mike Borrie spoke to The Country Early Edition's Dom George today for an update on the region.

Over the next few weeks Mike will be transitioning into the role as the new Regional Head, a position that used to be filled by Eric Morrison. Although Borrie is new to Northland, he is no stranger to Fonterra, having been with the dairy co-op for an impressive 28 years.

Listen below:

Mike gives Dom an overview on how the regional model works, what services are provided to farmers and what he is hoping to accomplish while in the new role.

Finally Mike reminds farmers that today is the last day to enter the Table for Ten competition - a chance for a farmer in every region to win a three course meal cooked for them and 9 of their friends.

The winners shouldn't be concerned about the quality of the meal says Mike, as he won't be cooking...