Fonterra members can now chose for organic milk price

Fonterra has introduced an independent organic milk price linked to market returns for organic products. From June 2016, organic milk payments will reflect the performance of the organics business. Organic farmers currently receive a fixed premium together with the conventional Farmgate Milk Price for their organic milk supply. Organic farmers can choose to move to the new payment approach or stay under the existing payment system. At a meeting with organic farmers this week, Craig Deadman, Fon