NZ minister backs Fonterra use of palm kernel

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"When drought conditions hit it becomes a necessary supplement to avoid animal welfare issues," he told the New Zealand Press Association.Five activists were arrested when trying to board a ship delivering feed to a New Zealand port.Fonterra said in a statement that it shared the activists' concerns about tropical deforestation - so it had made sure its supply is sustainable. It buys feed from a source which practises a no-burn policy and respects designated conservation areas.