Ten Minutes with Richard Young, Silver Fern Farms

Since 1987, Foodfirst has been more than just a food distributor, it has been a cornerstone of New Zealand’s communities. What started as a shared vision between nine passionate entrepreneurs in Whangārei has grown into a national network of over 200 trusted suppliers, 23 locally owned distribution sites, and a fleet of 260+ temperature-controlled vehicles serving regions from top to bottom.

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) is a farmer-owned co-operative and world leader in pasture-based dairy genetics and agri-tech that have helped to improve New Zealand dairy herds for over 100 years.

Dr Antony (Ants) Roberts has dedicated his career to advancing agricultural science, making a...