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Primary Sector
Genesis, Fonterra working together to reduce coal usage
Genesis Energy will try replacing coal with biomass at Huntly on Feb 14 while Fonterra has a project to replace coal at its dairy plants.
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Primary Sector
Global dairy prices bounce in latest auction
Whole milk powder – which has the biggest influence on Fonterra’s milk price – was bought at an average US$3,329 a tonne.
Opinion
Dave Corbett: ESG’s knobbly knees
In 2023, social and market pressures will force a greater shift to impact finance.
Primary Sector
Federated Farmers weighs in on Reserve Bank remit
The lobby group values price stability over maximum sustainable employment.
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