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Primary Sector
NZ–India FTA off the cards in the short term: O'Connor
India's GDP is projected to grow at 9% in 2021–22 and 2022–23, and 7.1% in 2023–24.
Primary Sector
Fonterra's Kowbucha trials have burping good results
Early trial results show a 20% reduction in methane emissions from calves.
Primary Sector
Binxi stays put as Blue Sky takeover goes unconditional
The offer price of $3.00 undervalues the company, says an independent committee.
Primary Sector
Synlait's new CEO wants 'clear plans' to ensure diversification
Synlait's new chief executive says the company needs more focus and accountability.
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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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