#Synlait offer under close scrutiny

Federated Farmers says it will be watching developments »very closely» as a Shanghai Pengxin Group-backed company looks to take over Canterbury dairy farmer Synlait Farms Ltd.

#TGD: Severe weather impacts Canterbury dairy farmers

As reported in the media, severe weather conditions including high winds have resulted in widespread power outages and blocked roads affecting Canterbury dairy farms including those supplying milk to Synlait Milk.

#Synlait Milk raises payout forecast

Canterbury’s Synlait Milk is the latest dairy company to increase its forecast milk payout to farmers, on the back on continuing high international prices.