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A former Fonterra director behind moves to downsize the co-op's board says support from shareholders is heartening.
The future of farmer lobby Meat Industry Excellence is up for discussion, says chairman Peter McDonald.
Even with the ANZAC relationship dating back 100 years, it seems the lack of commitment by our Australian cousins cost New Zealand's dairy sector more meaningful gains from the recently concluded TPP negotiations.
Silver Fern Farms chairman Rob Hewett says the 82% shareholder support for the Shanghai Maling joint venture was very pleasing.
Meat cooperative Alliance has made a pitch for farmers disgruntled by a rival's yes vote for a Chinese joint venture partnership.
New Zealand solar water pump company Frizzell Agricultural Electronics just got a power injection by joining forces with German pump manufacturer Lorentz.
Silver Fern Farms shareholders have approved the joint venture with Chinese company Shanghai Maling.
NZ Wool Services International Limited's CEO John Dawson says the strengthening dollar and low overseas interest saw most types ease for the 5,100 bales of North Island wool on offer this week.
Most shareholders are speaking in support of Silver Fern farms' deal with Chinese company Shanghai Maling.
Silver Ferns Farm chairman Rob Hewett says the deal with Shanghai Maling wasn't done after "a behind the bike shed discussion".
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Silver Fern Farms chief executive Dean Hamilton says its capital structure has held back growth.
About 100 Silver Fern Farm shareholders have turned up for the company's special meeting in Dunedin.
Two popular areas at the Canterbury A&P Show are getting a makeover to cope with growing demand from visitors.
Jeremy Klingender, technical agronomy manager at Ravensdown, on planning for dry conditions.
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