Jo Hay - Farmer Appointed Director

By Silver Fern Farms Co-operative

Jo Hay - Farmer Appointed Director

Together with husband Ross, Jo farms a 270ha sheep and beef finishing block in Herbert, North Otago. She brings governance experience, farming credentials, and a deep understanding of New Zealand's rural sector.

She holds a Bachelor of Education and has completed the IOD Company Directors Course.

She is currently on the board of North Otago Irrigation.

Adrian Ball - Farmer Elected Director
Alongside his wife Pauline, Tirau farmer Adrian runs Dennley Farms, a 196ha fully integrated dairy and dairy beef finishing farm supplying finished cattle to Silver Fern Farms. He is also the Chairman of Rahinga Dairies in Dacre, Southland.
Gabrielle Thompson - Farmer Elected Director
Gabrielle graduated from Massey University with a Veterinary degree in 2000. Gabrielle developed her own companion animal clinic in 2004, growing to five clinics around the lower South Island over a 10-year period before selling these clinics to a nationwide company. Gabrielle and her family own and operate a 360 ha arable and store lamb farm at Dorie, Mid Canterbury. Gabrielle is a chartered fellow of the Institute of Directors and is a member of the Lincoln University Council.

Jo Hay - Farmer Appointed Director

By Silver Fern Farms Co-operative

Jo Hay - Farmer Appointed Director

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