Listen: Lisa Payne's Bay of Plenty Fonterra update

Fonterra's Lisa Payne says the Bay of Plenty has been enjoying some warm weather. Photo / Getty images

Fonterra's Head of Farm Source for the Bay of Plenty, Lisa Payne caught up with The Country Early Edition's Craig Cumming for an update on the region.

Lisa says there is a lot happening in the Bay of Plenty but most importantly she is enjoying some nice weather for a change. The Director Elections are also taking place and Lisa has been out consulting on the Fat Evaluation Index (FEI) and grading system.

Payne gives Craig a bit of background on why Fonterra is using FEI, what the penalties are associated with it and that demerits will be introduced in Sept 2018

Finally Lisa gives a brief overview of what she's talking to farmers about and what she's hearing from them.

Listen to the full interview in the Soundcloud embed below: