McIvor to step down in July
Beef + Lamb New Zealand chief executive Sam McIvor will step down in July.
In its submission to the Government, Beef+Lamb NZ has rejected the Government’s proposed agricultural emissions pricing system.
B+LNZ has called for essential changes to ensure the resulting system does not disproportionately impact sheep and beef farmers.
Chair Andrew Morrison says the Government’s own modelling reinforces the need for changes. He says this modelling shows that sheep and beef farmers will bear the brunt of the proposals.
“Their proposal has caused concern and anger in rural communities up and down the country,” he says.
“The Government must address key questions around equity and fairness before proceeding with emissions pricing.”
Trade Minister Todd McClay says New Zealand has no intention of backing down in a trade dispute with Canada over dairy products.
There have been leadership changes at the Hamilton-based Dairy Goat Co-operative, which has been struggling financially in recent years.
Horticulture NZ chief executive Nadine Tunley will step down in August.
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