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Primary Sector
Shares in Synlait Milk plummet almost 10%
The dairy company's full-year profit could be half of what it reached last year.
Primary Sector
Fonterra says demand is returning in China
China’s re-opening stands to benefit NZ exporters, including the dairy giant.
Primary Sector
Dairy farmer says 'the storm is coming' as costs soar
Total farm work costs are forecast to be 11% higher than the last dairy season.
Primary Sector
Fonterra lifts first-half profit 50% on fatter margins
Net profit was $546 million in the six months to Jan 31 and Fonterra doubled its interim dividend.
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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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