Verkerks selling Ashburton abattoir to Japanese firm for $15m
The Verkerks brand markets salamis and small goods into many NZ supermarkets.
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Students of all ages can now join the 'wool renaissance'
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Australian law passes to end live sheep exports by sea
Australia to outlaw live sheep exports by sea.
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Spring Sheep wants a slice of the US cheese market
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Rabobank survey shows farmers more confident in themselves
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MPI reports forecast dip in primary industry export revenue
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