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Primary Sector
Richard Wyeth appointed Synlait Milk CEO
He left Westland Milk Products in late January.
Primary Sector
Wools of New Zealand setting up online marketplace for wool
Wools of New Zealand is set to launch an online marketplace for the wool industry.The Natural Fibre Exchange (NFX) will enable farmers to sell their wool direct to both local and international manufacturers, allowing faster price discovery and feedback on wool types and specifica...
Primary Sector
Vet wholesaler latest Ebos buy
Ebos group is expanding its animal care division by adding SVS Veterinary Supplies.
Primary Sector
Inside Kāinga Ora’s decision to exclude wool carpet
It has since changed its mind and the reopened tender closes on Friday.
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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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