The Co-operative Difference

Together we make the difference.

Find out what is required for the 2024/2025 season:

24/25 Season

Honour roll for on-farm excellence

Thank you to all our farmers who have worked hard in the 2023/24 season to provide safe, high-quality milk. In addition to the honour roll, we acknowledge the efforts of all our farmers for their commitment to on-farm excellence and producing the best possible milk.

View the Honour Roll full list

Legend

Farming entities that achieved Grade Free for at least the last 10 seasons.

A J & K L Murdoch Caskey Farms Owhango Farms Limited
Abacus Dairy Limited Colhaven Limited P H & W F Iorns
ABH Trust D P & T M Stephens Pharlee Trust
Allison Family Farms Limited D W & M E Kidd R & S Singh
Alton Pastures Limited Farmer Fred Ltd R S & R D Gordon
Ashgrove Dairy Farms Limited Fonterra - O'Brien Farm S & S Iorns
B & D Dodunski Fowler Family Prosperity Trust Schorn Trust
Barneyco Trust Partnership Glen Eden Otago Ltd The Herewahine Trust
Bibberne Farms Limited Golden Mile Farms Limited W J & J G Pile Family Trust
Black & White Cow Company Limited J & LM Van Burgsteden Waiotu Farms Ltd
Burnside Farms Limited Kainui Peatlands Ltd Whenuakura Farm Limited
C E & D L Rogers Kemra Farm Ltd Willcox Farms Ltd
C J & C J McKenzie Limited Milkwell Limited  
Carnarvon Farms Limited MR & TJ Frost Ltd  

 

WHAT IS THE CO-OPERATIVE DIFFERENCE?

The Co-operative Difference is our framework for enabling our on-farm practices to support the delivery of Fonterra’s strategy to protect and grow the value of our sustainable and nutritious New Zealand milk.

This is done by identifying and considering what we need to do today, what we need to be thinking about for tomorrow and what we need to consider in the longer term. It doesn’t mean losing your unique way of farming; it’s about working together as a Co-op to strengthen the future.

Our Focus: People & Community, Milk, Environment, Animals and Co-op & Prosperity

THE CO-OPERATIVE DIFFERENCE FRAMEWORK

We’re focused on five key areas: Co-op & Prosperity, Environment, Animals, People & Community and Milk.

Our aim is to help you adapt to changes at a pace that works for you and your farm. The Co-operative Difference sets out key practices in these five areas to help you stay at the forefront of issues such as quality, safety and sustainability.  

The Co-operative Difference

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THE CO-OPERATIVE DIFFERENCE PAYMENT

A portion of your milk payment is influenced by your progress under The Co-operative Difference.  

Getting the best return for your milk is determined by our ability to access markets, opportunities and premium prices. A portion of your milk payment is influenced by your progress in The Co-operative Difference programme – up to 10 cents per kgMS.

Want to know more about The Co-operative Difference?

Call our dedicated Farmer Support Team on 0800 65 65 68 or or chat to your local Fonterra team. 

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