We're half owned by the New Zealand government, through the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), and the other half owned by major agribusiness companies and banks.
Our investors bring deep experience across the sector and supply chain as well as providing a close relationship with regulators. Private sector funding is matched by government, dollar-for-dollar, with a total of $191 million committed over our first four years.
Learn more about our partners by clicking their logo below:
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is focused on growing the value of New Zealand’s food and fibre sector and supporting the Government’s goal of doubling the value of exports by 2034. It is helping to improve sector productivity, ensure the food produced is safe, deliver solutions for New Zealand farmers to reduce greenhouse gases by 2030, and protect New Zealand from harmful pests and diseases.
The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) is a dairy nutritionals company, fuelled by its purpose to pioneer the future of dairy for good. Founded in 2000, the company produces a portfolio of products made with milk from specially selected cows that naturally produce milk containing only A2-type beta casein protein and no A1.
ANZ is the country’s largest lender to the agriculture sector and is committed to helping customers reduce their emissions, become more sustainable, and enhance their resilience to a changing climate.
Lorraine Mapu, Managing Director for Business and Agri
ANZCO Foods is one of New Zealand's largest beef and lamb exporters, carefully transforming premium New Zealand meat into the products cherished by its valued customers.
ASB is one of the largest providers of financial services in Aotearoa, serving New Zealanders for more than 178 years. ASB is a proud supporter of the food and fibre industry and sees itself as part of the solution for businesses that need to adapt and future-proof.
Vittoria Shortt, Chief Executive Officer
BNZ is part of the social and financial history in Aotearoa since its founding in 1861. Its purpose is to serve customers well and help its communities prosper.
Dan Huggins, Chief Executive Officer
Fonterra is a New Zealand co-operative owned by thousands of farming families. It’s coming together to realise the full potential of sustainable dairy nutrition, so it can create goodness for generations to come.
Rabobank is New Zealand’s only specialist food and agribusiness bank. It was set up in the Netherlands more than 125 years ago as a cooperative – by farmers, for farmers. Today, Rabobank operates in 35 countries and is among the world’s largest financial institutions.
A co-operative at the heart of the food and fibre value chain, Ravensdown exists to enable smarter farming for a better New Zealand. Its products, expertise and technology help customers reach their farm production goals without compromising on sustainability.
Silver Fern Farms is a market-led food company, supplying nutritious and delicious, sustainably and ethically raised grass-fed red meat and other natural products, from Aotearoa to the world. It is New Zealand’s leading processor, marketer and exporter of premium quality lamb, beef and venison and associated products to over 60 global markets.
Synlait is a young, pioneering New Zealand-based company that is shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking, and a new attitude. It combines expert farming with state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.
