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Growing revolution fired by Psa disease

CAMPBELL TACON, who manages John Ericksen’s orchard, has worked there for eight years and before that in the apple industry. Tacon is highly regarded by other growers for his ideas and the way he manages this operation.

NZ co-ops world’s best

NEW ZEALAND was last week ranked the number-one co-operative economy in the world during the International Summit of Co-operatives in Quebec, Canada.

Six vying for three Fonterra spots

VOTING FOR Fonterra’s board elections has begun.

Fonterra’s 10,500 shareholders were last week mailed their voting packs for board elections and, in four wards, shareholder council positions. Voting opened online, by fax or post on the same day at 10.30am.

Guy has unfinished business

BEEFING UP biosecurity and helping to secure improved market access are two priorities for Nathan Guy as he resumes his role as Minister for Primary Industries.

Millenials present grand opportunity for NZ lamb exports

Alliance director Dawn Sangster in June and July spent five weeks visiting key markets and customers for NZ meat: USA, UK, China, Europe, Singapore and Indonesia. She’s now relaying her findings at meetings across New Zealand. Andrew Swallow reports.

Anti-GE claims about China trade dismissed

FEEDING American dried distillers grains is unlikely to cause problems with China, say agribusiness specialists.

Station opens gardens for charity

NESTLED ALONG the coast of northern Hawke’s Bay lies a historic pioneering farm that next month will open its grounds to support a local charity.

Corporate farmer doubles its profit

HIGH COMMODITY prices doubled the annual profit of corporate farmer Rural Equities Ltd in the last financial year.

WFO head quits, too busy

PETER KENDALL has resigned the presidency of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) after being appointed chairman of UK levy body Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).