Feed For Lactating Animals Management of Dairy Industry Market and Product Risks Confidential to Fonterra Co-operative Group March 2014

Page 2 Confidential to Fonterra Co-operative Group Feed Types Compound Feeds of domestic and imported origin Bulk feeds e.g. PKE, maize and maize silage Silage and hay* Crop wastes e.g. kiwifruit, onions* Novelty feeds* *nutrient status (protein, ME, nitrogen content – not required)

Page 3 Confidential to Fonterra Co-operative Group Feed is a vital link in the value chain Stock Feed Animals Milk Dairy Processors International Markets = $$$ for NZ

Page 4 Confidential to Fonterra Co-operative Group Dairy Processor Perspective As dairy processors we are focussed on protecting and enhancing market returns. As RMP operators we also have a duty ensure our products meet regulatory standards and do not present a risk to human health. To achieve these outcomes we need to be confident that the milk we process is fit for purpose. We need to continue to build our level of confidence.

Page 5 Confidential to Fonterra Co-operative Group Regulatory Requirement NZCP1: Code of Practice for the Design and Operation of Farm Dairies, has required traceability and fit for purpose declaration since 2006, wording in current code is: 7.8 Purchased Stock Feed All purchased stock feed should only be received when delivered with documentation identifying: what it contains; source (where it came from); and confirmation that it is suitable for feeding to lactating dairy animals This documentation should be kept for at least four years. Any contract signed with a feed provider must allow for consignments to be rejected when they cannot be confirmed as suitable for feeding to lactating dairy animals.

Page 6 Confidential to Fonterra Co-operative Group Role of DITAG The Dairy Industry Technical Advisory Group includes representatives from all major milk processors. We work together in areas of common interest/risk in an effort to develop a consistent response. Approach aims to simplify interactions between dairy processors and farmers/associated parties

Page 7 Confidential to Fonterra Co-operative Group What are the Issues? Consumers, customers and government authorities are very sensitive to food attributes: –Contaminants (harmful or not) –GM, religious, cultural requirements Farmers are under increasing pressure to sustainably manage farm nutrient inputs.

Page 8 Confidential to Fonterra Co-operative Group Management of Contaminants Dairy Processors have a wide range of programmes in place to manage risks and provide assurance to customers, for: –Veterinary products (antibiotics, anthelmentics) –Cleaning products (detergent/sanitiser residues) –Environmental sources (water supplies, agrichemicals) –Fertilisers and waste products (human/industrial waste) –Feeds (locally grown, blended/imported/compound, other) But there is currently insufficient traceability in some areas to provide robust assurance of product status with feeds, the impact on milk composition may not be well understood.

Page 9 Confidential to Fonterra Co-operative Group Why Feeds? These feeds are playing an increasingly important role in the New Zealand dairy industry. Higher risk factors –Product sources not always well defined –Potential to contain “exotic” contaminants –Farmer knowledge of risks may be low Previous issues (copra, biscuit meal, almond hull) Increasing customer enquiry

Page 10 Confidential to Fonterra Co-operative Group What are the Risks? Blended/Imported/Compound feeds can pose a range of risks to milk and milking animals: Milk taints due to the presence of natural or artificial flavour components. Presence of ruminant protein/animal tissue* Biological /chemical residues (for feed and milk products) GM status Storage creates/exacerbates risk

Page 11 Confidential to Fonterra Co-operative Group Managing the Risks We consider that the identified risk can best be managed through the provision of robust information. This will: Confirm offered feed is fit for purpose. Ensure farmers are fully aware of any feed related risks and how to manage them. Provide an audit trail if problems occur. Provide evidence that feed risks are being managed appropriately. Provide accurate data for nutrient budgeting & reporting.

Page 12 Confidential to Fonterra Co-operative Group Risk Management – Acceptable Limits Aflatoxins provide and example of the risks to be managed. Responsibility for milk levels sits with the dairy processor. Limits differ depending on country and product type: EU infant formula 25 ppt M1 EU milk 50ppt M1 US milk 500ppt M1 Fonterra 25ppt M1 ( ug/kg). Alert to farmer level 10ppt Recent detects attributed to: –corn pellets, almond hull, biscuit meal, copra, mouldy feeding conditions

Page 13 Confidential to Fonterra Co-operative Group Documentation – Delivery Docket Delivery Date Feed type Quantity Carrier Manufacturer/Supplier Recipient Unique identifier/Batch no. Best before / Expiry Specific conditions for use and storage

Page 14 Confidential to Fonterra Co-operative Group Documentation - Declaration Validity (Batch, multiple batches, time bound etc.) Product status (GM, Ruminant protein, Animal tissue*, Human / Municipal waste) Conditions for use (Stock class - young/dry/lactating, Withholding period) Storage requirements Importer / Manufacturer details Traceability status (one up – one down) Nutrient status (Protein, ME, Nitrogen content etc.) No ruminant Protein is in this feed.

Page 15 Confidential to Fonterra Co-operative Group Documentation - Declaration It is fit for purpose: –Residues do not exceeding MRLs in feed or food produced from feed –Meets Copra code of requirement (reference to Code of Manufacturing –Creates no adverse impacts on animal health or welfare –Causes no flavour or functional problems in the food (or carriers appropriate controls) Declaration of GM status Declaration of Human effluent status Declaration of Municipal Waste Status No Animal Tissues (as and when required for India)

Page 16 Confidential to Fonterra Co-operative Group Questions