Dairy farmer profits to hit record levels in 2025
The profitability of dairy farmers is likely to increase in the coming year, accordign to the latest report by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) on the outlook for the primary sector.
Shareholders Council chairman Ian Brown congratulated Wilson on his appointment.
"As a former Shareholders Council chair, John is in a unique position to understand farmers' interests and concerns and balance these against the needs of the business.
"The Council will continue to work towards solidifying a respectful working relationship with John and the board," he says.
Wilson takes over from Henry van der Heyden who steps down at the co-op's annual meeting in December.
