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Silver Fern Farms chairman standing down
2 May, 2021 10:15 PM
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Silver Fern Farms Co-operative chairman Richard Young addresses the co-operative s annual meeting in Dunedin. In the background is outgoing director Fiona Hancox. Photo / Linda Robertson
Silver Fern Farms Co-operative chairman Richard Young addresses the co-operative s annual meeting in Dunedin. In the background is outgoing director Fiona Hancox. Photo / Linda Robertson
Otago Daily Times
By: Sally Rae
In a surprise move at its annual meeting, West Otago farmer Richard Young announced he was standing down as chairman of Silver Fern Farms Co-operative.
Young made the announcement at the conclusion of the meeting last Thursday, saying he intended to see out his remaining two-year period as a director.
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.