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Editorial: Co-op power!

Co-op Business NZ chief executive Roz Henry.

OPINION: Think co-operatives and some of our biggest agribusiness companies – Fonterra, Zespri, Alliance Group, Silver Fern Farms, Farmlands, LIC, Ballance, Ravensdown and Tatua – come to mind.

Veterinary sector in sustainability crisis

The report highlights there is inadequate funding of veterinary schools to meet the cost of teaching future vets.

A new report into the education of veterinarians has revealed a sustainability crisis within the sector.

Students get a taste of rural health needs

With health outcomes of rural Māori worse than any other demographic in NZ, Hauora Taiwhenua chief executive Dr Grant Davidson said having trainee health professionals immerse themselves in Tikanga Māori is a fundamental first step in cultural safety training.

The Kaikōura community and Takahanga Marae recently welcomed 14 tertiary health students from around NZ for a noho marae (overnight visit).

In the next few years, the global consumer food industry will see a shift in innovation strategies as large food companies refocus their attentions on incremental changes as opposed to disruptive innovations.

The future of farming is digital

Silver Fern Farms Chief Supply Chain Officer Dan Boulton speaks at the company’s 75th anniversary Farmer Conference in Christchurch. Photo Credit: Nigel Malthus

The future of farming is digital.

Consumer demands will determine future

Ray Smith says by 2050 consumers will have more diverse preferences than they do now.

Consumers in the future may want produce that they perceive is designed especially for them.

Local carpet maker's Napier plant still offline

Bremworth chief executive Greg Smith says the company is now offering staff options that include voluntary redundancy or redeployment.

Wool carpet maker Bremworth's Napier plant remains offline following Cyclone Gabrielle in February, with the future of 136 workers still up in the air.

Dr Smith goes to Palmerston

Lockwood Smith is the new board chair of the Riddet Institute.

Sir Lockwood Smith, who has had a long career in politics, diplomacy, agricultural science and farming, is the new chair of the Riddet Institute.

Long, slow and painful recovery for cyclone-affected growers

HortNZ chair Barry O’Neil says his organisation is doing everything it can do to help and support affected growers.

Horticulture NZ chair Barry O'Neil says while they welcome the money and support the Government is offering to growers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and other adverse events, they are delving into the details of the offers.