Dairy Exporter - October 2009

2009-10-01

Show us the money
Fonterra has unveiled a plan to allow its farmers to pull its debt back to what it believes are acceptable levels ... page 6

Raw milk price upsets processors
The new formula for the price that independent processors must pay Fonterra for milk has been welcomed by the co-op and its suppliers, but the processors aren't so happy ... page 8

DairyNZ candidates - the choice is up to you
Dairy farmers cannot complain about lack of choice with 14 candidates seeking three seats on DairyNZ's board ... page 34

High hopes for closer US trade
Fonterra hopes that "very positive signals" from the US about a closer trading relationship with the P4 trading block - NZ, Chile, Singapore and Brunei - will be a platform for trade liberalisation ... page 68

Supporters see plan as 'blueprint'
Canterbury's draft water management plan is being described as a way forward for stalled irrigation development ... page 123