Difficult year for Fonterra indicated

Fonterra is likely to struggle this year due to a lower milk collection outlook and the continuation of unfavourable commodity prices affecting profitability, a Forsyth Barr report says.
By: Dene Mackenzie
Source: Otago Daily Times
Link: https://www.odt.co.nz/business/difficult-year-fonterra-indicated

Local fund helps farm build new dairy

It’s a project that has been on the cards for a while and now it’s gaining some traction.
By: ANNE KEEN
Source: Gloucester Advocate
Link: http://adf.farmonline.com.au/news/magazine/equipment-and-technology/general/local-fund-helps-farm-build-new-dairy/2756566.aspx

Moving on: Is sheep milk the new dairy?

A new report into sheep milking in Southland has estimated the industry could be worth $124 million to the region by 2040.
By: TIM NEWMAN
Source: Stuff
Link: https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/100680854/Southland-dairy-turn-to-counting-sheep

Fonterra sells fresh milk in China through Alibaba hybrid

Fonterra has started selling fresh milk in China in partnership with Hema Fresh, a start-up company backed by e-commerce giant, Alibaba.
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Source: NZ Herald
Link: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11976690

Workshops to help farms attract investors

A NEW Dairy Australia workshop is helping larger dairy farm operators consider options and strategies for potential business investment.
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Source: FarmOnline
Link: http://adf.farmonline.com.au/news/magazine/farm-business/general/workshops-to-help-farms-attract-investors/2756565.aspx?storypage=2

Organic Milk Group: Goodness grows from the ground

THE first products from the Organic Milk Group are now in shops and it is the culmination of years of work by farmers Gary Watson and Simon Elphinstone.
By: KAROLIN MACGREGOR
Source: The Weekly Times
Link: http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/tasmanian-country/organic-milk-group-goodness-grows-from-the-ground/news-story/b7926db718ce853f89ec783d9283acb2