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Western Southland Police are reminding people to secure fuel tanks and vehicles, after recent reports of diesel thefts in the area. Vehicles targeted include commercial vehicles on worksites, as well as those left in isolated areas such as paddocks. This week, there have been fuel thefts reported fr
Japan is now New Zealand’s number one market for chilled beef driven by tariff cuts under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). However the gains may be eroded following a US-Japan agreement, according to the Meat Industry Association. In the eight months
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited today increased its 2019/2020 forecast Farmgate Milk Price range from $6.25 – $7.25 per kgMS to $6.55 – $7.55 per kgMS. The Advance Rate Fonterra pays its farmer owners will be set off the mid-point, $7.05 per kgMS, of the revised range. Fonterra Chairman John Mon
by Mike SanfordFonterra Co-operative Group Limited today increased its 2019/2020 forecast Farmgate Milk Price range from $6.25 – $7.25 per kgMS to $6.55 – $7.55 per kgMS. The Advance Rate Fonterra pays its farmer owners will be set off the mid-point, $7.05 per kgMS, of the revised range. Fonterra Chairman John Mon
Western Southland Police are reminding people to secure fuel tanks and vehicles, after recent reports of diesel thefts in the area. Vehicles targeted include commercial vehicles on worksites, as well as those left in isolated areas such as paddocks. This week, there have been fuel thefts reported fr
Japan is now New Zealand’s number one market for chilled beef driven by tariff cuts under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). However the gains may be eroded following a US-Japan agreement, according to the Meat Industry Association. In the eight months
Today Fonterra announced its FY19 annual results, the final milk price for the 2018/19 season, its refreshed strategy and changes to its operating model and management team. The Co-operative reports a Net Loss After Tax of $605 million. Normalised earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) was $819 mil
As the dairy industry experiences unprecedented change, and transitions into a new operating environment, the Dairy Women’s Network is partnering with ASB to run a series of workshops aimed at building financial confidence for farmers throughout New Zealand. The sessions will be focused on the funda
Alliance Group is encouraging farmers to attend its Annual Roadshow during September and October. Twenty-four meetings will be held across the country with the first in Waiau on 26 September and the final event in Akaroa on 22 October. The market outlook, the co-operative’s investment in the global
In a little over a month, popular local raw milk seller Farm Fresh South will be blowing out the candles on two years in business, and owners Logan and Melissa Johnson couldn’t be happier.“We’ve started planning celebrations now to thank those who have helped and joined us on this journey,” Logan sa
A new look for Southland meat processor Blue Sky Meats will now see the company’s main brand called Blue Sky Pastures. Chief Executive Todd Grave unveiled the brand to shareholders with a soft launch at this year’s AGM on August 8 at Bill Richardson Transport World in Invercargill. “The company name