US tariffs boost NZ wool carpet export opportunity
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Dan Boulton has been appointed as the new chief executive of Silver Fern Farms.
Boulton is currently Silver Fern Farms' chief supply chain officer, having been with the company for over six and a half years. Prior to this, he held roles in the seafood, horticulture and forestry industries.
Silver Fern Farms co-chair Rob Hewett says that the recruitment process was extensive and attracted a range of candidates.
"We are fortunate to have been able to consider many high-calibre candidates for the role, including some from overseas," says Hewett. "However, the board felt that not only does Dan already have a breadth of understanding of the business.
"He is also the right person to lead the company through the current challenges in market and continue the company's momentum."
The appointment will take effect from February 2024 and Boulton says he is excited about taking on the challenge.
"I know from my current role that all our partners across our supply chain are hurting at present. I'm confident Silver Fern Farms' focus on executing its strategy and managing cost will see the company and our partners recover strongly."
Current chief executive Simon Limmer will stay in the role through to early February when Boulton's appointment begins.
An independent report, prepared for Alliance farmer shareholders is backing the proposed $250 million joint venture investment by Irish company Dawn Meats Group.
Whangarei field service technician, Bryce Dickson has cemented his place in John Deere’s history, becoming the first ever person to win an award for the third time at the annual Australian and New Zealand Technician of the Year Awards, announced at a gala dinner in Brisbane last night.
NZPork has appointed Auckland-based Paul Bucknell as its new chair.
The Government claims to have delivered on its election promise to protect productive farmland from emissions trading scheme (ETS) but red meat farmers aren’t happy.
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The Ministry for the Environment is joining as a national award sponsor in the Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA from next year).
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