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Show filtersMurray Goulburn shareholders approve sale to Canadian dairy Saputo
The A$1.31bn sale of the troubled co-op was approved by nearly 98% of the vote
First female director elected to the board of CBH Group
Natalie Browning, who runs a family farm in Kondinin, Western Australia, is also thought to be…
Online training course to help the creation of new co-ops in Australia
The course features video lessons and tests and comes from the government-backed Farming Together programme
Oxfam report on global inequality crisis points to co-operative solutions
The charity highlights the example of Mondragon for promoting job security and equitable pay
Australian grain-handling co-op CBH Group unveils record profits in its annual report
Net profit after tax was $91.3m, an increase of 83% on the previous year, and revenue…
Community First Credit Union passes the $1bn mark
'Our sustainable expansion demonstrates confident support from our members. We have backed this up with consistent…
Canada’s Saputo to acquire Murray Goulburn dairy co-operative
The deal follows a difficult period for the Australian dairy which is facing court action from…
Tea farmers at Australia’s Mangrove Mountain are forming a co-op
A government grant has been awarded in a bid to encourage the co-op model and establish…
Fonterra dairy co-op forges ahead and eyes new overseas markets
In a global market rocked by uncertainty, the New Zealand co-op has enjoyed a remarkable turnaround
Bidders line up as dairy co-op Murray Goulburn continues sale process
Among those said to be in the running to buy the Australian giant are co-ops Arla…
Australian dairy co-op Murray Goulburn up for sale, say reports
The company has just recorded a $370 loss after tax and advisor Deutsche Bank is said…
