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Farmers aren't jumping for joy, according to latest confidence survey
News in Brief

Farmers aren't jumping for joy, according to latest confidence survey

Subdued dairy demand out of China has kept a lid on farmer confidence. 

Staff reporters 06 Apr 2023
Dairy prices take another hit at latest GDT auction
Finance

Dairy prices take another hit at latest GDT auction

The GDT Index fell 4.7% to an average of US$3,227/MT.

Riley Kennedy 05 Apr 2023
Ballance Agri-Nutrients CEO Mark Wynne resigns
News in Brief

Ballance Agri-Nutrients CEO Mark Wynne resigns

Ballance Agri-Nutrients chief executive Mark Wynne has resigned after nine years in the role.His last day will be in late September.The fertiliser co-operative’s chair Duncan Coull said it had been an “absolute pleasure” working with Wynne, who had been an “incredibly effective”...

Staff reporters 03 Apr 2023
NZ's red meat exports plunge in February
Finance

NZ's red meat exports plunge in February

NZ exported about $885m worth of red meat products during the month.

Staff reporters 03 Apr 2023


Riley Kennedy
Riley Kennedy

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Riley was the New Zealand Shareholders Association emerging journalist of the year in 2022.  His journalism experience includes more than a year as a business specialist at the Otago Daily Times. He has a diploma in journalism from Wintec. 

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