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Fonterra prices lift in internet auction
Bidding in Fonterra's latest monthly online auction of whole milkpowder early today saw a lift in prices.
Animal welfare checks begin on all Crafar farms
Inspectors have begun urgent checks on the welfare of livestock at farms owned by the Crafar family, amid concerns that publicity over alleged cruelty could harm New Zealand's reputation.
Ag Minister wants Crafars out of industry, criticises Fonterra
Agriculture Minister David Carter says 'dirty dairy farmer' Allan Crafar could do huge damage to New Zealand's reputation.
Fonterra responds to neglect case, cruelty 'will not be tolerated'
Fonterra says it won't hesitate to take action, "including refusal to collect milk" if deliberate animal mistreatment is proven.
Dairy giant allowed calves to starve to death
New Zealand's biggest privately held dairying operation allowed dozens of calves to slowly dehydrate to death.
Farmers 'won't go on spree' despite payout
Don't expect dairy farmers to be hitting the tractor stores or real estate offices anytime soon, despite the upgrade in their payout.
Recession 'done and dusted' – economists
Jumping dairy prices and an improving employment market show the recession is over, say economists.