A group of Southland farmers say there is a way to profitability for Alliance Group without selling off 65 percent of the co-op.

Alliance shareholders are set to vote on whether to accept a deal from Irish company Dawn Meats, which was offering $250 million for a share in the New Zealand co-operative.

The Country's Jamie Mackay weighed in on the offer - and whether Alliance Group is likely to consider this.

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