Climate change and dairy – 'Do what NZ does'
New Zealand farmers are already world leaders when it comes to climate change writes Andrew Hoggard, Federated Farmers Climate Change spokesperson.
The $5 million job no-one wants: Kiwi execs turn down Fonterra's top job
It’s the $5 million a year job that no-one wants.
Kiwi's appointment to Fonterra helm welcomed
The appointment of a Kiwi as Fonterra’s interim chief executive has been greeted as “helpful” and sensible by the sharemarket and the dairy cooperative’s farmer-owners.
Farmers continue to feel financial pressure in a new survey
A new Federated Farmers survey reveals that more farmers are feeling under financial pressure, and satisfaction with their banks has slipped.
Axing dairy moving day an added threat to farm business – Federated Farmers
Cancelling the dairy sector’s traditional June 1 moving day because of Mycoplasma bovis cattle disease would have been «disastrous» for farming businesses, says Federated Farmers.
Fonterra's next chief executive has to be a strong communicator
OPINION: Theo Spierings’ resignation is a chance for Fonterra to recruit someone who can not only talk the business talk but better connect with the urban public.
Hoggard to give up top dairy job for tilt at Fed's second-in-command role
Federated Farmers Dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard is retiring from the national position to chase the organisation’s vice president role. By: JILL GALLOWAY.
Dairy integral part of New Zealand economy
In spite of two years of economic instability and uncertainty fuelled by fluctuating prices, the New Zealand dairy industry remains a significant player to the country’s economy.
Dairy strategy about more than just producing extra milk
OPINION: All manner of self-appointed experts have recently been making claims around the dairy industry’s strategy, and how we associate with others. By ANDREW HOGGARD.
Is Brexit a positive for the dairy industry?
The Country Early Edition: Dom George catches up with Federated Farmers Dairy Chairman Andrew Hoggard to talk about the impact of Brexit on the industry and the suggestion dairy is on the improve.