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Fiona Hancox standing down from Silver Fern Farms board
27 Apr, 2021 02:30 AM
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West Otago farmer Fiona Hancox is standing down from the board of Silver Fern Farms Co-operative. Photo / Supplied
West Otago farmer Fiona Hancox is standing down from the board of Silver Fern Farms Co-operative. Photo / Supplied
Otago Daily Times
By: Sally Rae
When Fiona Hancox stood for the board of Silver Fern Farms, it was all about timing.
Six years later, the West Otago farmer s decision to not seek re-election in this year s farmer director elections for Silver Fern Farms Co-operative was also about timing.
While acknowledging it was sad to leave what was a fantastic company and board and also such an important part of her family s own farming business - it was the right time, she said.