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Fonterra’s farmer-owners to scrutinise consumer business sale prospects
Shareholders will want to know where the value is going to come from after any divestment.
'Highly culpable': Farmer milked cow even after 'part of her udder dropped off'
Some of Ray Nairn's ill-treated cows needed to be euthanised.
NZ dairy business blames Ethiopian ministry for insolvency
'Pioneering' company wanting to develop heat-tolerant cattle hit trouble overseas.
Ian Kirkpatrick remembers Sid Going on The Country
Ian Kirkpatrick, Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, Roger Dickie, Tom Martin.
Cow-less dairy product company given green light to expand
Auckland-based Daisy Lab has spent the past few years developing dairy-identical proteins.
Homesteading: Meet the Kiwis ditching modern life
'The city lifestyle seems to come with a lot more pressure and stress.'
Could short-rotation forestry unlock NZ's green energy future?
A two-year study sheds light on short-rotation forestry opportunities for regional NZ.
Sweating through school: Welcome to shearing class at Wairoa College
'It keeps the kids in school, and it’s definitely keeping the kids in tow.'
Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award winner Ben Purua on The Country
Ben Purua, David Seymour, Phil Duncan.
S&P backs Fonterra's consumer plan
S&P Global Ratings has lent its support to Fonterra's plan to sell its consumer business.
NZ farmers hit back at UK over lamb quality claims
Britain's National Farmers Union reacted to supermarket Morrisons selling NZ lamb.
'Phenomenal’ season results in cheaper broccoli
This time a year ago, fresh produce was at the mercy of extreme weather events.
Dairy winners announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua Trophy
Farm manager Ben Purua and Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporation honoured at awards.
Wool quality assurance sector up in the air as tutors leave
Southern Institute of Technology yet to replace tutors; semester two starts in July.
US lab-grown meat bans criticised as culture war ‘own goal’
Financial Times: Australian start-up warns America is ceding a competitive advantage.
The 'miserable sneak-thief' stealing sheep in 1899
An act of considerable audacity was perpetrated on Sunday evening or night, August 27.
Music and art collide at Bay of Plenty lifestyle block
Experimenting with textures, shapes and colours is Angela McKenzie’s passion.
Pāmu keen to grow new generation of farmers
New apprenticeship scheme combines on-farm experience, academic learning and life skills.
Fonterra makes its ‘boldest call yet’
Ari Dekker on the co-op’s move to put its consumer business up for sale.
The Country: Todd McClay on Fonterra
Todd McClay, Emma Poole, Chris Brandolino, Rowena Duncum.
Why Northland bull Sherlock is outstanding in his field
Glen Kaycee Sherlock JG is a CRV Jersey bull bred by the Tucker family from Northland.
The local companies expanding in this economy, and their secrets to success
'I would never have in a million years thought ... we'd be harvesting our biggest crop.'
Fonterra puts a big chunk of its business up for sale
In a big step change, Fonterra is looking to sell its Consumer business.
Beekeeper Steven Brown furious over destruction of $2m honey crop
'Most farmers vaccinate their cows ... but it’s illegal to vaccinate the hive.'
Over a million trays of kiwifruit to be destroyed after mice found on ship
Value of fruit plus costs associated with reprocessing and disposal is estimated at $34m.
Fonterra looks to sell global consumer business, including Anchor brand
Fonterra says it is looking to sell businesses, including its global consumer operation.
Prices fell for lighter lambs at Matawhero saleyards
A total yarding of 1755 store lambs at Matawhero
Holy Cow: Hall of Fame for bull that fathered 17,000 daughters
"We knew he was a good bull."
The Country: Christopher Luxon on live animal exports
Christopher Luxon, Lance Kerr, Jane Smith, Nadine Tunley, Craig Hickman, Grant Farquhar.
Charlie Reynolds back as Gisborne-Wairoa Feds president
“I’m looking forward to helping with the challenges that the region’s farmers face."
AgResearch to showcase genetic tech opportunities at Fieldays
'Genetic modification and gene editing may offer solutions to help farmers.'
Forest manager: International demand for pruned logs at an all-time high
"Things are fundamentally changed in my view, in China."
Fieldays Innovation Awards draw in 64 nominations
Finalists will participate in both an online judging pre-event and on-site judging.