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National promises farmers less red tape and more workers
Primary Sector

National promises farmers less red tape and more workers

National is promising a farming regulation reform and more workers.

Dileepa Fonseka 19 Apr 2023
Beef + Lamb NZ wants more time on emissions pricing
Primary Sector

Beef + Lamb NZ wants more time on emissions pricing

Farmers are concerned about the disproportionate impact on the sector.

Rebecca Howard 18 Apr 2023
King Salmon chair John Ryder to depart in June
Primary Sector

King Salmon chair John Ryder to depart in June

New Zealand King Salmon chair John Ryder will step down from the board at the company’s annual meeting in June, ending 14 years as a director of the fish farmer. His exit will install new leadership of the company following Grant Rosewarne’s abrupt resignation as chief executive...

Staff reporters 17 Apr 2023
Green thumbs up for Cannasouth, Eqalis cross-pollination
Primary Sector

Green thumbs up for Cannasouth, Eqalis cross-pollination

Investors have to ask themselves whether the dilution is worth it. 

Paul McBeth 17 Apr 2023


Riley Kennedy
Riley Kennedy

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Riley won the Dairy NZ Industry Award at the NZ Guild of Agricultural Journalists and Communicators Awards in 2024. He 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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