Dutch farmer protests have impact on Fonterra, Mainfreight

Dutch farmer protests have impact on Fonterra, Mainfreight
Farmers block a distribution centre in Holland saying 'No farming, no food'. (Image: Getty)
Rebecca Howard
New Zealand farmers aren’t the only ones grappling with new environmental rules, with the latest protests in the Netherlands having an impact on both Mainfreight and Fonterra.The two companies have operations in the country where farmers once again took to the streets to protest the government’s nitrogen policy, which is aimed at slashing nitrogen oxide and ammonia by 50% by 2030. Farmer groups have been protesting the government plan for months, arguing it will drive as many as 30% of farms under.Footage from Sky News showed l...

More Primary Sector

Pāmu backing Alliance Group’s capital raise
Primary Sector

Pāmu backing Alliance Group’s capital raise

The state-owned farmer is one of Alliance's largest shareholders.

Fonterra takes the wheel in Parmesan translation case
Primary Sector

Fonterra takes the wheel in Parmesan translation case

The Singaporean Court of Appeal handed down its ruling last week.

Pāmu lifts guidance as milk price, production rises
Primary Sector

Pāmu lifts guidance as milk price, production rises

State-owned farm operator now expects profit of between $25m and $40m.

Riley Kennedy 22 Nov 2024