Primary Sector
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Primary Sector
A2 case back in court next week
A2 Milk is facing court cases both here and in Australia and has said it will vigorously defend the proceedings.
Primary Sector
Zespri delivers record result
Direct returns to the New Zealand industry hit a record $2.47 billion including loyalty payments.
Primary Sector
Fonterra to kick off new season with strong payout forecast
Fonterra said the range for the new payout is wide because it's operating in an increasingly volatile global environment and managing a wider range of risks than usual.
Primary Sector
Genetic engineering: time to tackle 'tough topics'
Rapid change has created the need for an urgent conversation about reframing food and fibre sector growth opportunities – or NZ risks getting left behind.
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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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