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Dairy’s economic contribution deserves more recognition, farmers say

Shawn McAvinueReporter

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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DairySeptember 23

Fonterra reports $3.4 billion operating profit following sale of Mainland brands

Dairy co-operative Fonterra has delivered a strong full-year operating profit of $3.4 billion, thanks in part to $1.2b from the sale of its Mainland brands.

Fonterra reports $3.4 billion operating profit following sale of Mainland brands

Fonterra reports $3.4 billion operating profit following sale of Mainland brands

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DairySeptember 23

Dairy sector is about more than producing milk and employing people, Southland farmer says

Southern dairy farmers are part of a sector strengthening regional communities, growing export earnings and help build a more productive and prosperous economy, a report shows.

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Dairy sector is about more than producing milk and employing people, Southland farmer says

Dairy sector is about more than producing milk and employing people, Southland farmer says

DairyAugust 5

Outstanding in her field: Taieri cow co-wins top Holstein Friesian regional competition

For the first time, the top prize in the Holstein Friesian New Zealand Otago Progeny Competition has a joint winner.

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Outstanding in her field: Taieri cow co-wins top Holstein Friesian regional competition

Outstanding in her field: Taieri cow co-wins top Holstein Friesian regional competition

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DairyAugust 5

Bark chip calving pad provides many benefits on dairy farm in Eastern Southland

A bark chip calving pad reduces soil damage, ensures a herd gets their minerals and makes a diet transition and calving easier, an Eastern Southland sharemilker says.

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Bark chip calving pad provides many benefits on dairy farm in Eastern Southland

Bark chip calving pad provides many benefits on dairy farm in Eastern Southland