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Primary Sector
United States tariffs: NZ's hit could have been a lot worse
Open Country's boss believes NZ needs to “keep our noses clean" going forward.
Primary Sector
Primary sector exporters digesting US tariffs’ impact
The 10% tariff will take effect on April 5.
Primary Sector
Synlait confident it has enough milk for next two seasons
Farmers had until Monday to withdraw their cease notices.
Primary Sector
Mainland registered as Fonterra moves closer to divestment
The dual-track process appears to be picking up speed.
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Riley Kennedy
Senior Journalist
Riley Kennedy joined BusinessDesk in 2022 and covers New Zealand’s primary sector, with a focus on the country’s agribusinesses and the broader food and fibre economy. He won the DairyNZ Industry Award at the NZ Guild of Agricultural Journalists and Communicators Awards in 2024, and was named Emerging Journalist of the Year by the New Zealand Shareholders Association in 2022. Riley previously worked as a business specialist at the Otago Daily Times and holds a diploma in journalism from Wintec.
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