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The article discusses the continuous decline in multinational dairy cooperative Fonterra's payout forecasts in 2016 and discusses its effects on farmers and the economy of New Zealand. Topics cited include the challenges facing Fonterra including volatile commodity prices, the competition with global food conglomerates, and trade barriers, the crisis in the dairy industry, and a comparison between Fonterra and Tatua Dairy Co. in the value-added category and in terms of reinvestment.

Investigates the international share funds in New Zealand. Potential returns of global share funds or investments; Measurement of the changes in prices and the dividend income investors received from shares; Management of the risk of currency fluctuations. INSET: WHAT ABOUT PASSIVE FUNDS..

The article discusses the important elements in successful milking in the dairy industry. According to DairyNZ animal husbandry and welfare developer Chris Leach, planning for a more efficient and safer milking process will pay huge dividends for the dairy operation. The opinion of farm dairy specialist Mel Eden on the issue is also cited.

The article focuses on the economic condition of the dairy industry in New Zealand as of March 2009. It notes that a second drop in the official cash rate (OCR) led to a negative outlook for the economy. It adds that the reduction in the forecast payout of the company Fonterra to $5.10/kilogram (kg) of milksolids (MS) will result to cuts in farm spending on inputs and services. It mentions that despite the drop in the forecast payout, it remains to be above the average $4.21 for the past five years.

The article reports on the impact of the reinstatement of export subsidies by the European Union (EU) on dairy farmers in New Zealand. It notes that the reinstatement led to the reduced forecast for the payout of the company Fonterra. It adds that export subsidies allow European producers to bring their products in Third World countries which weakens domestic farming in those countries. The concerns of New Zealand farmers over the revival of such subsidies are cited which include harder competition with international players.

The article focuses on the palm kernel feeding programme implemented by dairy farmers Kerry and Megan Chestnut in Northland, New Zealand. The original purpose of the programme is to contain farm working expenses at 2.70 dollars/kilogram (kg) milksolids (MS). Feeding cows high levels of palm kernel during a drought has been very profitable compared with low supplementation and drying off thin cows. As the payout began to rise Kerry reintroduced more repairs and maintenance.

The article features Hanerau Farms, a dairy farm at Taipuha, Northland in New Zealand, managed by Roger Taylor. The primary objective for the dairy unit is to make a cash surplus to cover capital spending and debt reduction. The property shows lower-than-normal farm working expenses (FWE), while according to Roger, they have kept a reasonable amount of fertilizer and nitrogen (N) rates have increased 58 percent. The farm has made a total of 0.5 million dollar in profit, which prompted the issue of dividend distribution.

The article presents suggestions on how dairy farmers in New Zealand can have an adequate supply of cows. Farmers can buy extra cows to make up the numbers. They can also lease cows for a year. The article also emphasizes that the decision-making of dairy farmers revolves around the availability and price of cows with both of these heavily influenced by the $6.40/kilogram milk solids (MS) payout forecast.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will prevent its financial institutions from redeeming subordinated bonds during the coronavirus pandemic, putting itself in contrast with other parts of the world, where banks remain free to manage their debt capital as they see fit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author expresses concerns about intensification in the dairy industry in New Zealand which he supports by discussing the results from the rial at the Stratford Demonstration Farm. Topics he covered include the result of the 2013-2014 season which showed a measurable advantage to the intensive system, his suggested payout to use in long-term budgeting and planning and the feedbacks he obtained from said payout.

This article focuses on the Metro Portfolio. It is amazing how often a company that is detested by investors one year becomes the exciting must have share of the next. Michael Hill earns the "zero to hero" award as one reviews the second full year of the Metro Portfolio's existence. Twelve months ago, the jewelry retailer was deeply out of favor and its shares had slumped by a third, to $4.25. Since then, it has surprised the naysayers, becoming the best performer in the Metro Portfolio this year, rising by more than 60 per cent. The past year has been a remarkably good one for the share market in New Zealand with its main index, the NZSX50, rising by a little over 23 per cent including dividends and imputation credits.

This article presents information related to when one should keep money in the bank. The author has written that he doesnot know whether writer John Milton liked a flutter on the share market but his quote is appropriate because it alludes to an important ingredient in successful investment— patience. Money stops become a desirable commodity and becomes a burden, a deadweight which must be spent on shares one hope will deliver an attractive return. Over the past year the New Zealand share market has risen an impressive 24 per cent, including dividends.

Dividends have become a major priority, a significant reversal from a couple of years ago, even in New Zealand where investors have a love affair with half-yearly cheques. Such an approach suited investors, who liked seeing their shares go up in price, and managers, whose pay increasingly was tied to a rising share price. However, since share prices have begun falling, dividends have become much more important as investors flee from volatile growth shares into safer income-producing shares.

The article focuses on the minimal effect of the forecast payout drop of Fonterra on farmer cashflows in New Zealand in 2011. The farmgate milk price was revised to 6.30 per kilograms (kg) milksolids (MS). The distributable profit range of the forecast is 40 to 50 cents per share. Farmers were advised by dairy consultant Chris Lewis to reconsider their budget and cashflow.

The article features two case study farms that were tested with and without supplements over a range of supplement prices and payouts in New Zealand, modelled using Farmax Dairy, a computer simulation model that allows the user to set up a virtual dairy farm. The first is a high-producing farm in the central Waikato, which is run as a high-input farm system while the second farm in the South Waikato produces just over 1,000 kilograms (kg) milksolids (MS) per hectare (ha) off pasture with about 2 tonnes (t) dry matter (DM) per ha.

The article reports on closure of the Southland Demonstration farm in Invercargill, New Zealand. It presents views of Matthew Richards, chairman of the Southern Dairy Development Trust, regarding reduced payouts and low equity in the 2015 season and mentions plans of construction of the Southern Dairy hub.

The article looks at the impact of the payout increases on the Gordonton dairy farm of David and Jenny MacDonald in New Zealand. DairyNZ consulting officer Phil Irvine claimed that balancing production and profitability, and making the right decisions, are the key factors of farm management. He examined how payouts influence farm profits. An overview of the results of the second Tight Management field day at the farm is also presented.

The article focuses on a two-year project which focused on improving dairy irrigation practices in New Zealand. According to Sue Cumberworth of AgriBusiness Group, overseer of the project, the objective of the project is to show farmers how they could utilize existing technologies and practices to enhance their irrigation efficiency. Key findings of the project indicated that reviewing farm irrigation systems could result to increased dividends.

The author discusses the importance for dairy farmers to revise and re-evaluate their finances in New Zealand in 2009. She cites that farmers will face a dilemma in considering increasing milk production for the season. She suggests that they purchase shares at the company Fonterra at a $5.10/kilogram (kg) milksolids (MS) payout. She states that other factors to be considered include the payout for the next season, increase in operational costs and the use of extra revenue.

The article authors offers advice on how dairy farmers can increase the value of their bulls in New Zealand in 2008 with the update of the breeding worth (BW) index in February. He notes that farmers should use the up-to-date report for correct figures when buying or selling bulls. He suggests the use of 10-year averages of inflation-adjusted payouts into BW to reduce price fluctuations. He urges farmers to evaluate the performance of previous cattle breeds.

The article reports on the possibility of a higher payout if the lower New Zealand dollar can be sustained over time, according to Fonterra chairman Henry van der Heyden. It is stated that the milk pricing could have a serious effect on the profitability and consumer product pricing of Fonterra's two value-add divisions, brands and ingredients, which pay world prices for their milk supplies from the company.

The article presents several suggestions for resolving the collision repair industry dilemma in New Zealand. Solutions mentioned concern the establishment of a marketing firm to sign up 500 panel shops, development of a web-based specialist logistics solution and the creation of a partners' programme with some cornerstone organisations that make dividend payments to the company based on the level of member support.

The article explores how the advent of trading among farmers (TAF) has brought with it a reality in share ownership for farmers of New Zealand multinational dairy co-operative Fonterra. It also examines how and when farmers should trade. The influencers in the share price and how does the dividend stack up against their dividend are also discussed.

The article discusses the developments in the dairy industry in New Zealand as of mid-2013. According to Fonterra chief executive Paul McGilvary, Tatua will have a better payout than Fonterra in the 2012-2013 season but the gap will be lessened in the 2013-2014 season. Tatua is in the process of signing a deal with Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB) to license its technology for the production of lactoferrin.

The article reports on the decision of New Zealand-based dairy cooperative Fonterra to add 30 cents per kilogram (kg) of milk solids (MS) to its forecast milk price for the 2012-2013 season. The company predicted the final farm-gate milk price, including dividend, would reach 6.12 New Zealand dollars per kg MS. It also discusses the increase in Fonterra's interim dividend, paid in April 2013, to 16 cents per share.

The article focuses on the market performance and business strategy of dairy company Tatua. The company paid the biggest payout ever for a New Zealand dairy company in 2012. According to Tatua chief executive Paul McGilvary, the investments placed by the company on its new foods plant, new packing line for a specialty powders dryer, new permeate plant, and a new hydrolysis plant are all aimed at improving the company's value and increase the payout to suppliers.

The article discusses the highlights of the Dairy Women's Network (DWN) event held in Winton, New Zealand in June 2012. Event participants were urged to divide farm working expenses (FWE) into two categories, the must haves and the nice to haves. Te Anau basin dairy farmer and consultant Anna Kempthorne explained the logic behind lowering the farming costs whatever the payout. She advised farmers to conduct a backwards budget, starting with drawings, debt repayment and plant replacement.

The article offers news briefs related to aircraft and flying. It reports on M. Salmet, chief instructor of the Bleriot School at Hendon, who using a single-seater Bleriot, the pilot did well to reach 9,000 feet. Hawker-Siddeley Aircraft Co. Ltd. offering a cash dividend of 30 percent less tax on the first four million ordinary shares and New Zealand will spend 140 million dollars to modernise its 22 McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawks despite pressure on the country's defence budget.

The article focuses on the speculation of Westland Milk Products regarding its expected payout at the end of the fiscal year 2011. As expressed by its chief executive officer Rod Quin, confidence is adding up to its forecasts of payouts due to the effects of the weakening New Zealand dollar and the upward movement in commodity prices. Moreover, concerned is the uncertainty of the economic instability in European countries as it can lead downturns on demand and could affect Asian market prices.

The article reports on the move by Fonterra general manager Alex Duncan to challenge comments made by former Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) official Peter Fraser concerning the merits of trading among farmers (TAF) in New Zealand in April 2011. TAF will raise new capital and provide investment choices to farmers, according to Duncan. He argued that the dividend is not related to the so-called liquidity premium. He added that TAF would improve the management of redemption risk.

The article reports on the optimistic expectations for payouts in the 2011/2012 dairy season in New Zealand despite a decline in commodity prices. A milk price of about 6.80 dollars per kilogram (kg) milksolids (MS) was predicted by NZX Agrifax. A softening in global prices and a high New Zealand dollar against its counterpart in the U.S. were considered in the forecast. Also mentioned is the possibility that milkfat prices will remain high due to the available supply.

The article deals with the plan of Fonterra to publish a matrix similar to that produced by NZX Agrifax as a predictive tool for payout. To be included into the matrix are commodity price and exchange rate, according to Fonterra chief executive Andrew Ferrier. The dairy company has received criticisms of its bullish payout forecast of 6.90 New Zealand dollar to 7.10 New Zealand dollar per kilogram milksolids (MS) for the 2010/2011 season.

The article focuses on cooperative Fonterra's proposal for share trading among farmers in New Zealand. According to Dairy Board chief executive Murray Gough, the proposal may not provide Fonterra the capital it needs for future opportunities. The proposal allows farmers to sell the beneficial rights to their shares or the dividends, into the fund. By this, farmers retain share ownership and voting rights, while investors can buy investment units in the fund.

The article presents highlights from the final round of final meetings in May 2010 about the trading-among-farmers proposal of Fonterra in New Zealand. Under the Fonterra shareholders' market, farmers are allowed to keep 100 percent control and ownership. In addition, farmers are concerned about dividend returns, should the sale of beneficial rights to shares push through. Farmers were told that dry share issues would come once or twice a season, at the prevailing market price.