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NZ players can stymie Bright plan for Silver Fern

There is already considerable foreign investment in New Zealand agribusiness, writes Fran O'Sullivan. Several Chinese companies have meat interests and there is major Japanese investment in Anzco.

Decision lies with farmers, says English

The future ownership of New Zealand's biggest meat processor, Silver Fern Farms, is a matter for its farmer shareholders to determine, says Finance Minister Bill English.

Bright Food tipped as Silver Fern bidder

China government backed Bright Food is understood to be the party in talks to take a stake in Silver Fern Farms.

More than China option in SF play

Will a Kiwi white knight emerge to fully recapitalise Silver Fern Farms, or will Chinese interests emerge as 50-50 partners with a New Zealand consortium to take the company forward?

Chinese want 50pc of Silver Fern Farms

Deal would increase dominance of New Zealand's biggest meat exporter but erode farmer control of the industry.

Meat marketing focus reaping rewards

Concentrating on marketing its cuts rather than processing them is paying dividends for a niche meat exporter.

Silver Fern Farms in new capital raising

Silver Fern Farms, NZ's biggest meat processor says it is considering raising $100m in fresh capital.

Merger risks to be aired at meeting

Disgruntled Alliance Group shareholders have gathered sufficient support to force a special meeting to discuss the potential benefits and risks of a merger with fellow co-operative Silver Fern....

Silver Fern urged to look at reform

Silver Fern has enlisted the services of investment bank Goldman Sachs to advise it on possible equity raising options as it seeks to reduce debt.