Creating value for the farmers the world needs

At the heart of our Co-operative is a simple belief: we are stronger together.

In a world of increasing uncertainty, changing markets and growing expectations from customers, the value of farmer ownership has never been more important. Your Co-operative exists to ensure our farmers have a strong voice, a direct stake in the success of our industry, and access to opportunities that create value today and for future generations.

As shareholders, you are more than just suppliers – you are owners. Through your investment and commitment, we can pursue opportunities that individual businesses may not be able to achieve alone, support innovation and maintain farmer influence in one of New Zealand’s most important industries.

We believe your Co-operative should deliver on your behalf. It reflects our commitment to growing long-term value, supporting resilient farming businesses, investing in future leaders and ensuring that farmer interests remain at the centre of decision-making.

Most importantly, it reaffirms why the Co-operative model continues to matter. By working together, we can build a stronger future for our members, our communities and the farmers the world needs.

Anna Nelson

Chair, Silver Fern Farms Co-operative

Silver Fern Farms Co-operative creates long-term value for farmers through ownership, influence, and collective investment – delivering stronger returns, priority access, specialised programmes and a future-focused industry which responds to market lead signals.

SIlver Fern Farms Co-operative owns 50% of Silver Fern Farms Ltd, which is New Zealand's largest red meat processor, exporter and marketer, and 12.5% of WoolWorks, which is New Zealand’s only wool scouring service provider, operating the largest wool scouring facility in the world.

Our Value Proposition

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Supporting our Farmers and Communities

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Excellence in Leadership and Governance

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Creating Shareholder Value

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Investor Information

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Meet Our Board

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Latest News

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    Media Release: Silver Fern Farms Co-operative – 2024 Annual Results
    The 2024 Annual Results for Silver Fern Farms Co-operative have been released today alongside a summary of their investment in Silver Fern Farms Limited. Silver Fern Farms Co-operative has posted a $10.9 million loss after tax. Silver Fern Farms Limited has posted a $21.8 million loss after tax, with revenue decreasing $144 million on the previous year to $2.64 billion.
  • Media Release: Silver Fern Farms Co-operative Ltd takes stake in WoolWorks
    Silver Fern Farms Co-operative Limited has today announced it has purchased a 12.5% stake in Wool Scour New Zealand Limited (trading as WoolWorks). Alongside Bright Meat Group, Silver Fern Farms Co-operative is the joint owner of Silver Fern Farms Limited, New Zealand’s largest red meat processor and marketer. WoolWorks is the largest woolscourer by volume in the world and provides commissioned wool scour services to wool growers, manufacturers and exporters. It handles approximately 80 percent, or over 100 million kilograms, of the New Zealand wool clip.