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Fitch sounds alarm on possible China slowdown impact
Economy

Fitch sounds alarm on possible China slowdown impact

China’s economic outlook continues to face significant risks.

Rebecca Howard 11 Mar 2024
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How Fonterra aims to milk Thai consumer market
Primary Sector

How Fonterra aims to milk Thai consumer market

Globally, foodservice is the highest-margin business of the co-op's three divisions.

Victoria Young 11 Mar 2024
Insect farming may mean we eat more meat, not less
The Life

Insect farming may mean we eat more meat, not less

Bugs are best suited to solve a problem the livestock sector has long struggled with.

Bloomberg 10 Mar 2024
Navigating the new fast-track
Policy

Navigating the new fast-track

It is full steam ahead for the National-led government’s fast-track approvals bill.

Dileepa Fonseka 08 Mar 2024


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