Fonterra CFO Andrew Murray Resigns
Fonterra Co-operative Group chief financial officer Andrew Murray has resigned to take up a role outside the dairy giant.
Fonterra chairman-elect John Wilson (pictured right) has been re-appointed for another three year term as a director of the co-op.
Another sitting director Nicola Shadbolt has also been re-elected. Former Fonterra Shareholders Council chairman Blue Read is the new director, replacing Colin Armer who resigned after missing out on the chairmanship.
The results will be officially announced at Fonterra's annual meeting in Hamilton today.
Farmers have begun arriving for the meeting at Mystery Creek. Events Centre.
The meeting will farewell Henry van der Heyden who steps down as chairman after 10 years at the helm.
Stay tuned to Rural News website for meeting updates throughout the day.
National’s pledge to introduce 19 new national standards shows the party is serious about getting Wellington out of farming, Federated Farmers says.
The National Party’s policies to make it easier to grow fresh vegetables, secure reliable water and energy and simplify farm planning are practical changes that will give growers the confidence to invest, according to Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ).
Fonterra Co-operative Group chief financial officer Andrew Murray has resigned to take up a role outside the dairy giant.
A major move is about to get underway to improve the quality and viability of dairy beef and cattle in NZ.
Veterinarians say changes to the code of welfare for dairy cattle provides a positive foundation for improved cattle welfare across the country.
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