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Strong dairy demand, fierce bidding push up GDT prices
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Fonterra to appeal decision on Bega Cheese
The court has previously ruled it did not have jurisdiction to make a decision.
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Solid forecast for agriculture exports, despite tariffs
Export prices for agriculture may withstand US tariffs but face rising competition.
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AgriZeroNZ boosts funding for methane-reducing cow feed
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Bega Group claims to be left out of Fonterra consumer business sale
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Rethinking NZ's meat and dairy brand - Dr Jacqueline Rowarth
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How Indonesia's school milk programme could spur NZ dairy growth
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‘Tough day’: 120 jobs on the line as Fonterra plans closure of Canpac site
Fonterra plans to close the Hamilton canning and packaging facility in July.
Fonterra says NSW court decision will not change Mainland sale plans
Fonterra says plans to divest its global consumer businesses are unchanged.
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