Yili’s New Zealand Dairy Group Posts Record $1.58 Billion Revenue
Yili's New Zealand businesses have reported record profits following a major organisational and strategic transformation.
Former Fonterra executive Alex Turnbull has been appointed CEO to lead all five Yili Oceania Business Division companies in New Zealand.
Turnbull heads Westland Milk Products, Oceania Dairy, Canary, EasiYo and Pure Nutrition.
He will report to the director of the Yili Oceania Business Division of Yili in New Zealand, Zhiqiang Li.
Li says Turnbull’s strong track record across New Zealand dairy and food sectors made him the ideal candidate to build further on the global gains made by Yili’s New Zealand companies in recent years.
“Yili’s investment in our high-value strategy is continuing to reap dividends with extra production capacity in the high-value protein and fats categories leading to increased global sales.”
Joshua Irving has been named the 2026 Ormond Nurseries North Canterbury Young Viticulturist of the Year.
Vets say they support the responsible use of virtual fencing and virtual herding technology for cattle and wants to work with farmers, manufacturers and government to help shape standards for future use backed by ongoing research to strengthen animal welfare outcomes.
National and world records tumbled as top Kiwi axeman claimed two Stihl Timbersports world titles at the same event in Budapest, Hungary over the first weekend in June.
A safety push across New Zealand has revealed significant gaps in hazardous substances management, farm vehicles, tractors, quad bikes and side-by-sides.
New Zealand farmers have earned a global edge by consistently yet cautiously taking advantage of emerging agri-technology.
New season data from LIC shows a strong reproductive performance for the 2025-26 season, with a lift in key metrics compared to last season.
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