
Douglas Giles
Douglas Giles is the Federated Farmers arable chairman for the Manawatū-Rangitīkei region in New Zealand. He has been a prominent voice for farmers, particularly regarding barley production, and has expressed concerns about the declining demand for locally grown barley due to global market trends. Recently, he commented on the unexpected closure of Malteurop's malt plant in Marton, highlighting its significance to local growers and the challenges facing the arable industry.
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Douglas Giles is the Federated Farmers arable chairman for Manawatū-Rangitīkei who commented on the closure of the Malteurop malt plant.
French company Malteurop closing Marton malt plant at end of SeptemberThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-07-21
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