Wellington, Oct 1 NZPA - Former Hamilton mayor Russ Rimmington is again challenging sitting Fonterra directors for a seat on the company's board.

Wellington, Aug 23 NZPA - Nominations have opened for the Fonterra board seat chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden occupies, as well as those held by two other farmer-elected directors, Malcolm Bailey and Ian Farrelly.

Wellington, Jan 27 NZPA - Most industry groups welcomed the Government's announcement today that it will make a livestock tracing scheme compulsory -- and pay for it.

Wellington, May 25 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key has added his voice to condemnation over the United States' decision to reintroduce export subsidies on dairy products.

Wellington, May 24 NZPA - The United States' decision to reintroduce export subsidies on dairy products has disappointed New Zealand farmers and politicians. The US move followed the European Union's reintroduction of export subsidies in January.