John Wilson
Fonterra is now forecasting a $6.15 milk price for farmers this season, up from $6; opening forecast price for next season is $6.50, which is higher than economists thought likely
24th May 17, 8:39am
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Fonterra is now forecasting a $6.15 milk price for farmers this season, up from $6; opening forecast price for next season is $6.50, which is higher than economists thought likely
Fonterra set to pay out unchanged dividend of 40c a share; Milk price forecast also unchanged at $6
22nd Mar 17, 8:56am
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Fonterra set to pay out unchanged dividend of 40c a share; Milk price forecast also unchanged at $6
Unexpectedly, Fonterra doesn't raise farmgate milk price from $6/kgMS in latest update
23rd Feb 17, 8:47am
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Unexpectedly, Fonterra doesn't raise farmgate milk price from $6/kgMS in latest update
Fonterra raises forecast of milk price for current season to $6.00 from $5.25; total payout to farmers now seen in $6.50 to $6.60 range before retentions
18th Nov 16, 9:14am
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Fonterra raises forecast of milk price for current season to $6.00 from $5.25; total payout to farmers now seen in $6.50 to $6.60 range before retentions
Fonterra announces net profit of $834 mln; reaffirms season end milk price of $3.90 and dividend of 40c for total payout of $4.30
22nd Sep 16, 8:54am
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Fonterra announces net profit of $834 mln; reaffirms season end milk price of $3.90 and dividend of 40c for total payout of $4.30
Fonterra raises forecast of milk price for current season to $5.25 from $4.75; total payout to farmers now seen in $5.75 to $5.85 range before retentions
21st Sep 16, 9:08am
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Fonterra raises forecast of milk price for current season to $5.25 from $4.75; total payout to farmers now seen in $5.75 to $5.85 range before retentions
Fonterra increases 2016/17 forecast Farmgate Milk Price by 50 cents to $4.75 per kgMS
25th Aug 16, 9:17am
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Fonterra increases 2016/17 forecast Farmgate Milk Price by 50 cents to $4.75 per kgMS
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Fonterra sees early signs of milk price recovery, consumer confidence 'aplomb', RBNZ critiques itself
18th Aug 16, 4:02pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Fonterra sees early signs of milk price recovery, consumer confidence 'aplomb', RBNZ critiques itself
Fonterra says earnings per share this season may be in the 50c to 60c range, up from 45c to 55c in the past season
1st Aug 16, 8:42am
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Fonterra says earnings per share this season may be in the 50c to 60c range, up from 45c to 55c in the past season
Allan Barber wonders if Fonterra has actually captured the 'value' and 'velocity' gains from its new focus on value extraction
27th May 16, 1:35pm
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Allan Barber wonders if Fonterra has actually captured the 'value' and 'velocity' gains from its new focus on value extraction
Fonterra leaves current season forecast price at $3.90; expects improvement in market conditions over new season but urges farmers to be cautious
26th May 16, 8:47am
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Fonterra leaves current season forecast price at $3.90; expects improvement in market conditions over new season but urges farmers to be cautious
Fonterra will pay the first instalment of proposed 20c final dividend for this year on June 7; the co-operative expects its 'good' financial performance to continue
16th May 16, 9:31am
Fonterra will pay the first instalment of proposed 20c final dividend for this year on June 7; the co-operative expects its 'good' financial performance to continue
Keith Woodford identifies six big governance failures at the icon dairy coop. Without knowledgeable, passionate member-directors, the board becomes captured by management
3rd May 16, 9:28am
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Keith Woodford identifies six big governance failures at the icon dairy coop. Without knowledgeable, passionate member-directors, the board becomes captured by management
Keith Woodford says predicting a specific season's milk payout price will always mislead; the best we can do is target a range over a longer time period
21st Apr 16, 7:23am
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Keith Woodford says predicting a specific season's milk payout price will always mislead; the best we can do is target a range over a longer time period
Fonterra CEO sees 5.5%/yr compound demand growth in global dairy markets by 2020; says European suppliers can't respond to that as limited by environment and herd size; Chairman says cash loan was unique to 2015/6; no plans to do it again
23rd Mar 16, 1:48pm
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Fonterra CEO sees 5.5%/yr compound demand growth in global dairy markets by 2020; says European suppliers can't respond to that as limited by environment and herd size; Chairman says cash loan was unique to 2015/6; no plans to do it again
Fonterra to pay interim dividend of 20c; forecasts 40c dividend for full year and plans to pay this earlier than usual to assist farmers; total payout of $4.30 seen
23rd Mar 16, 8:49am
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Fonterra to pay interim dividend of 20c; forecasts 40c dividend for full year and plans to pay this earlier than usual to assist farmers; total payout of $4.30 seen
Fonterra concedes farmgate milk price won't rise until international production rebalances lower, chops payout to levels last seen in 2006-07
8th Mar 16, 8:48am
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Fonterra concedes farmgate milk price won't rise until international production rebalances lower, chops payout to levels last seen in 2006-07
Fonterra concedes that a reduction in the forecast milk price payout this year will be 'very tough' on its farmers
28th Jan 16, 9:04am
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Fonterra concedes that a reduction in the forecast milk price payout this year will be 'very tough' on its farmers
Fonterra still believes that global milk production will be reduced, leading to higher international prices next year
10th Dec 15, 8:47am
Fonterra still believes that global milk production will be reduced, leading to higher international prices next year
The Weekly Dairy Report: Dry tightens in the south but North Island spring conditions delight
25th Nov 15, 12:05pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Dry tightens in the south but North Island spring conditions delight
Fonterra's $4.60 milk price forecast under pressure as Whole Milk Powder prices slide another 11%
18th Nov 15, 8:35am
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Fonterra's $4.60 milk price forecast under pressure as Whole Milk Powder prices slide another 11%
Giant dairy co-operative Fonterra has lifted its predicted available payout by 5c; sees likely dividend in 35c-40c range; total cash payout could be up to $5
16th Nov 15, 9:05am
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Giant dairy co-operative Fonterra has lifted its predicted available payout by 5c; sees likely dividend in 35c-40c range; total cash payout could be up to $5
The Weekly Dairy Report: Disapointing auction shows farmers will need to be patient waiting for dairy recovery
21st Oct 15, 1:06pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: Disapointing auction shows farmers will need to be patient waiting for dairy recovery
Fonterra is now predicting a milk price of $4.60 for the current season, up from previous prediction of $3.85; Price of $4.40 confirmed for past season; dividend of 25c; production seen falling more than 5%
24th Sep 15, 8:43am
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Fonterra is now predicting a milk price of $4.60 for the current season, up from previous prediction of $3.85; Price of $4.40 confirmed for past season; dividend of 25c; production seen falling more than 5%
Fonterra cuts farmgate milk price forecast to $3.85, offers farmers interest free loans
7th Aug 15, 3:36pm
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Fonterra cuts farmgate milk price forecast to $3.85, offers farmers interest free loans