Wayne Langford
YOLO farmer Wayne Langford
Golden Bay farmer Wayne Langford's philosophy on life is "you only live once" - or YOLO. The sixth-generation dairy farmer, who is also Federated Farmers' national dairy vice-chairman, was in his… Audio, Gallery
Tasman Farmers Still Struggling with Drought
Farmers in Golden Bay are struggling with the effects of a drought that some say is the worst they've seen. Federated Farmers Golden Bay provincial president Wayne Langford joins us to tell us more. Audio
Fonterra's new boss has big challenges ahead - dairy farmers
Fonterra's new chief executive will be paid "substantially less" than the outgoing Theo Spierings. Mr Spierings finishes up next month, saying goodbye to his $8 million-a-year pay deal. Miles Hurrell… Audio
Fonterra payout a boost for farmers in gloom of M bovis
Forecasts of a $7/kg Fonterra payout is a boost for dairy farmers. But it's hard to lift the gloom around the spread of cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. Bevan Collie farms in Southland and Wayne… Audio
Farmers react to Fonterra fallout
Farmers want the size of the salary for the next Fonterra chief executive to be given some hard thought. Yesterday Theo Spierings, who earns $8 million a year, announced he will leave the dairy… Audio
Golden Bay cut off
Golden Bay is cut off after yesterday's storm, with major damage to the Takaka Hill Road, with officials considering evacuating the region by sea if it cannot be reopened quickly. Dairy farmers in the… Audio
Dairy industry welcomes Fonterra joint venture in China
Dairy farmers are describing Fonterra's 615-million-dollar investment in a new joint venture with China as a "fantastic" move. Audio
