Synlait's back
OPINION: After years of financial turmoil, Canterbury milk processor Synlait is now back in business.
South Canterbury milk processor Synlait says its Dunsandel site was not affected by this morning’s earthquakes.
The company says the plant is operating normally.
It also confirmed that employees, who live throughout the Canterbury region, are safe.
“Synlait Milk suppliers are located in the affected areas of North Canterbury,” it says.
“Synlait understands they are safe and are working with them to manage any disruptions, which are not expected to be significant.”
Managing director of Woolover Ltd, David Brown, has put a lot of effort into verifying what seems intuitive, that keeping newborn stock's core temperature stable pays dividends by helping them realise their full genetic potential.
Within the next 10 years, New Zealand agriculture will need to manage its largest-ever intergenerational transfer of wealth, conservatively valued at $150 billion in farming assets.
Boutique Waikato cheese producer Meyer Cheese is investing in a new $3.5 million facility, designed to boost capacity and enhance the company's sustainability credentials.
OPINION: The Government's decision to rule out changes to Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) that would cost every farmer thousands of dollars annually, is sensible.
Compensation assistance for farmers impacted by Mycoplama bovis is being wound up.
Selecting the reverse gear quicker than a lovestruck boyfriend who has met the in-laws for the first time, the Coalition Government has confirmed that the proposal to amend Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) charged against farm utes has been canned.