Tuesday, 11 July 2023 10:21

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OPINION: There will be a few happy and relieved Fonterra farrmers in Otorohanga.

Last week, owners of a planned greenfield dairy plant in Otorohanga went into voluntary administration after struggling for years to secure capital.

The project rattled farmers in the area, who mostly supply Fonterra. The co-op was bracing to lose suppliers to Happy Valley.

Some Fonterra farmers had made public submissions opposing consent applications lodged by Happy Valley.

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