Meat exports block resolved
A resolution has been agreed which should see authorities clearing New Zealand meat exports to China from next week, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says.
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Waikato Innovation Park brings $100m to region
The Waikato Innovation Park has brought $16 million of establishment funding into the region and employee-related benefits from those working at the park have contributed more than $100million to the regional economy.
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New sales manager joins GEA
Award winning sales manager Colin May has joined the GEA Farm Technologies New Zealand management team to drive sales for its animal health and hygiene brand, FIL.
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TPP could revitalise Japan’s agri sector: Study
Fonterra-funded research by the New Zealand Asia Institute says Japan joining the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) could potentially trigger a revitalisation of its agriculture sector.
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More border staff strengthen defences
Twelve new frontline border staff will help New Zealand's biosecurity defences stay strong, says MPI.
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Integration lifts Maori farming
A STRATEGY shift a few years ago to integrate the dairy and sheep and beef units with a flexible stocking policy provided a step change in performance for large-scale Maori-owned farm business, Te Uranga B2.
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Amber beacons mandatory from June
FROM JUNE 1 it will be mandatory to have an amber beacon flashing on farm vehicles on the road.
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Rural vet bonding scheme full
VETERINARY REPRESENTATIVES and Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy, are hailing the rural veterinary bonding scheme a success following the release of new figures.
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Stock feeder helps animals make good daily liveweight gains
FEEDING GRAIN by Advantage Feeder grain dispensers has allowed a South Canterbury farmer to lift live weight gain on weaner lambs by 100 grams a day, the equipment maker says.
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Dumb call
ACCORDING TO a mate of the Hound, God invented astrologers to try to make economists look good.
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