Silver Fern Farms forecasts positive result for the year

A note to shareholders last week updated the company’s position after 9 months and predicted a substantial improvement on last year. Gains have occurred across the board with sales up 8.6% or $150 million, debt $100 million lower and improved inventory turnover.

Efforts continue to get to the bottom of NAIT puzzle

The saga continues, as my Warkworth friend attempts to find out how NAIT intends to ensure correct reconciliation of livestock records, but as yet without a totally satisfactory answer. After further contact, NAIT’s acting Group Manager Sam McIvor replied with answers to the main points raised and I understand the conversation will continue, as both parties try to convince the other of their respective point of view.

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Longer season and drought affect Silver Ferns’ banking headroom

Silver Fern Farms have been forced to take what CEO Dean Hamilton calls a prudent approach to livestock procurement. This is code for being hard up against the company’s banking facility, directly as a result of greater livestock availability. A longer season in the North Island and pressure from drought in North Canterbury are responsible for this situation.