The good, the bad, and the ugly — 2018 year in review
As we bid farewell to another year it’s time for the annual review of 2018 in the primary sector as seen by the Rural News editorial team.
Fonterra’s next chairman?
Has Fonterra's new director Peter McBride just strengthened his case to become the co-op’s next chairman?
McBride chuffed with response
New Fonterra director Peter McBride says he is overwhelmed with the response in the election.
Guiney, McBride win Fonterra board seats
Outgoing Zespri chairman Peter McBride and South Canterbury farmer Leonie Guiney have been voted onto Fonterra’s board.
Purpose, strategy before structure
Zespri chairman Peter McBride says he has highly transferable and unique skills and experience to bring to the Fonterra board table.
Five-way battle for three Fonterra board seats
Former Fonterra director Leonie Guiney is standing for the co-op’s director elections.
McBride, Tuuta get nod for Fonterra board elections
Fonterra’s board is backing Zespri chairman Peter McBride, and Maori agribusiness leader Jamie Tuuta in the 2018 board elections.
Horticulture veterans win accolades
Kiwifruit industry leader Peter McBride has won horticulture’s premier award, the Bledisloe Cup, at this year’s Horticulture Conference.
Zespri chairman awarded the Bledisloe Cup
Zespri chairman Peter McBride has been awarded horticulture’s premier award, the Bledisloe Cup.
Kiwifruit returns humming
Green and organic green kiwifruit growers were better off per tray this year than last, according to figures released by kiwifruit marketer Zespri.