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Oxford farmer overcomes challenges to win

Monday, 12 May 2003, 7:48 am | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

An Oxford dairy farmer has overcome the dual challenges of a difficult climate and managing a recent dairy conversion to win the Farm Manager Award category in the Northern South Island regional event of the Fonterra Westpac Dairy Excellence Awards. More >>

Winning Manager Aiming to Change Rural Attitudes

Thursday, 8 May 2003, 9:59 am | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

Changing the perceptions of people in the agricultural sector towards their profession is the next challenge facing the Southern South Island's leading dairy farm managers. More >>

Family Business Wins Regional Dairying Award

Thursday, 8 May 2003, 9:58 am | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

A strong business partnership and family unit built on an ability to work together has helped Oamaru-based Neil and Julie Hamilton win the Farm Business category of the Southern South Island Fonterra Westpac Dairy Excellence Awards. More >>

Award Recognises Contribution to Southland

Thursday, 8 May 2003, 9:57 am | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

Mention the dairy industry in Southland and it's likely the Flett family name will come up somewhere in the conversation. More >>

Fonterra Requests Investigation Of A2 Claims

Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 4:42 pm | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

Fonterra today said that it had asked the Commerce Commission and the New Zealand Food Safety Authority to investigate what it believes to be misleading claims made by A2 Corporation. More >>

Fonterra Holds Election Candidate Meetings

Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 2:26 pm | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

A series of "meet the candidate" meetings begins tomorrow to enable Fonterra shareholders to question candidates standing for the co-operative's board of directors. More >>

Voting Starts Today In Fonterra Director Election

Monday, 28 April 2003, 12:59 am | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

About 12,500 voting papers are being sent to Fonterra shareholders today, signaling the opening of voting in the 2003 Fonterra Board of Directors elections. More >>

Passion For Farming Drives Top Farm Manager

Friday, 25 April 2003, 11:20 am | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

An ongoing passion for dairying has resulted in Palmerston North farmer Brent Pocock winning the top dairy farm manager award for the Lower North Island. More >>

Taranaki Dairy Industry Stalwart Recognised

Friday, 25 April 2003, 11:19 am | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

Like his Jersey sire, 'Glanton Red Dante', Taranaki dairy industry stalwart Jim Thwaites has made his presence known in the dairy industry. More >>

Winners Set To Capitalise On Niche Market

Friday, 25 April 2003, 11:18 am | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

Developing farms to capitalise on growth in equity has been a key strategy behind the success of Michael and Heather Burmeister, winners of the Lower North Island Fonterra Westpac Dairy Excellence Awards. More >>

Te Rapa breaks 200,000 tonne milk powder milestone

Thursday, 24 April 2003, 2:32 pm | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

Fonterra's Te Rapa manufacturing site has produced 200,000 metric tonne of milk powder so far this season, a record for dairy manufacturing in New Zealand for one product category in one season. More >>

Candidate Withdraws From Director Election

Wednesday, 23 April 2003, 12:29 am | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

Returning Officers Carolyn Mason and Mike Linnegar say Mr Keeper has withdrawn for personal reasons and that 11 candidates will now contest the three vacant positions on the Board. More >>

Lifetime's Work In Farm And Community Recognised

Wednesday, 23 April 2003, 12:28 am | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

Edgecumbe identity Jack Gow was recognised last night for his service to the community and to the farmers of the Eastern Bay of Plenty district. More >>

Te Puke Farm Manager Regional Award

Wednesday, 23 April 2003, 12:27 am | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

Providing ongoing support, training and skill development to staff has helped earn Te Puke farmer Shanan Wadsworth the top dairy farm manager award for the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. More >>

Young Winners Set To Capitalise On Niche Market

Wednesday, 16 April 2003, 10:31 pm | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

The winners of the Hauraki Piako Fonterra Westpac Dairy Excellence Awards are focusing on supplying milk out of season to capitalise on any premiums they may be able to attain. More >>

Sir Dryden Receives Accolade

Wednesday, 16 April 2003, 10:29 pm | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

Dairy industry heavyweight Sir Dryden Spring was last night recognised for his long and invaluable contribution to the industry from those in the Matamata Piako district that he represented throughout much of his dairy industry career. More >>

Award Winning Manager Eyeing an OE

Wednesday, 16 April 2003, 10:28 pm | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

Heading overseas to gain international farming experience is the next aim for Robert Short and Alison Rae after winning Hauraki-Piako's RD1 Farm Manager Award category of the Fonterra Westpac Dairy Excellence Awards. More >>

Winning Manager Achieves Huge Lift In Production

Tuesday, 15 April 2003, 7:45 am | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

Gordonton farm manager Colm Tierney has improved milksolids production 46% since taking on his current position three years ago. More >>

Striking The Right Balance Key To Success

Tuesday, 15 April 2003, 7:44 am | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

North West Waikato Fonterra Westpac Dairy Excellence Award winners Peter Morgan and Ann Bouma aim to strike a balance between keeping their farming system simple and maximising production. More >>

Scientists Work Recognised

Tuesday, 15 April 2003, 7:42 am | Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

The work of a former AgResearch Ruakura scientist involved in developing a revolutionary milking machine and the 'unshortable' electric fence was recognised last night. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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