Where will stock agents’ loyalty lie?

Stock agents are commission agents who are ethically bound to get the best price for their farmer clients.

If PGG Wrightson succeeds in its bid to take a 50% stake in Silver Fern Farms, what will PGW agents do when another meat company has a better price for stock on the day?

Do they do what’s best for their client or do they do what their boss tells them?