Fonterra Farmers

It’s those who get up to see the sunrise who get this country going.
Male farmer with coffee mug on farm with dairy cows
Our 9,000 farmers are at the heart of our Co-op and we work with them through a partnership approach.

We encourage and support farmers to adopt good management practices and to continuously improve profitability, environmental efficiency and resilience.

What role does agriculture play in climate change?

For many, agriculture and its emissions are an easy target in the debate about how the country can meet its obligations to the Paris Agreement.

Agriculture is New Zealand’s biggest emitter but it’s important to separate fact from fiction in understanding the role livestock play and what can be done about it to help the country reach its goals.

Become a Farmer Shareholder

There’s a lot to weigh up when choosing which dairy company you’ll supply your milk to.

You’ll have a number of things on your checklist.