Fiona Hancox standing down from Silver Fern Farms board 27 Apr, 2021 02:30 AM 7 minutes to read West Otago farmer Fiona Hancox is standing down from the board of Silver Fern Farms Co-operative. Photo / Supplied West Otago farmer Fiona Hancox is standing down from the board of Silver Fern Farms Co-operative. Photo / Supplied Otago Daily Times By: Sally Rae When Fiona Hancox stood for the board of Silver Fern Farms, it was all about timing. Six years later, the West Otago farmer's decision to not seek re-election in this year's farmer director elections for Silver Fern Farms Co-operative was also about timing. While acknowledging it was sad to leave what was a "fantastic company and board" and also such an important part of her family's own farming business - it was the right time, she said.