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Dairy Industry In Focus With DairyNZ Board Deputy Chair

"It's a great balance between hands-on farming and strategic oversight," he notes.

Newly appointed Deputy Chair of the DairyNZ Board and Canterbury dairy farmer Cam Henderson shares his journey from grassroots farming to governance. 

With Fonterra payouts nearing $10, he remains optimistic about the industry's future, despite challenges like inflation, labour shortages, and environmental issues. 

Henderson also discusses his other governance roles and the resilience required to tackle extreme weather conditions in North Canterbury. 

Listen to the full chat between Cam Henderson and Dominic George above.

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