Woolworks scour reopens after $50m rebuild
The world’s largest wool processing facility, badly damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle over one year ago, has re-opened following a $50 million rebuild and refurbishment project.
Scales Corp says it is still appraising the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on the horticultural side of its business.
The company made this statement after reporting on its half year result. It reported that lockdowns in China had led to material reductions in market prices during critical sales windows, which impacted its horticulture division.
Scales added that lower volumes, higher shipping costs and labour availability also impacted its horticulture division.
The underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) in its horticulture division were $17m - versus $40.8m in the prior year.
Meanwhile, the company has withdrawn its full-year guidance for 2023 due to the wide-ranging impacts of Gabrielle. An initial assessment from the company said the material impact will be on Mr Apple's orchards.
The country’s 4200 commercial fruit and vegetable growers will vote from May 14 on a new HortNZ levy.
Meat processor Alliance Group is asking farmer shareholders to inject more capital in order to remain a 100% co-operative.
A vet is calling for all animals to be vaccinated against a new strain of leptospirosis (lepto) discovered on New Zealand dairy farms in recent years.
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Rural banker Rabobank is partnering with Food Rescue Kitchen on a new TV series which airs this weekend that aims to shine a light on the real and growing issues of food waste, food poverty and social isolation in New Zealand.
Telco infrastructure provider Chorus says that it believes all Kiwis – particularly those in the rural areas – need access to high-speed, reliable broadband.
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