Microchipping cows
OPINION: Should cows in NZ be microchipped?
When in Opposition, ‘Winston First’ used to enjoy standing on the sidelines criticising the sale of New Zealand companies to Chinese interests.
The proposed sale of Westland Milk to Chinese company Yili is causing alarm among social media users.
Chinese dairy giant Yili says Westland Milk Co-op suppliers will benefit from a competitive milk payout and greater export opportunities.
Chinese dairy giant Yili will pay $588 million for dairy co-op Westland Milk, it was announced overnight.
West Coast milk processor Westland Milk is supporting an end to open entry provisions the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA).
Does the $9.9 million loan to Westland Milk fall within New Zealand’s World Trade Organisation commitments?
OPINION: Should cows in NZ be microchipped?
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