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Richard Loe is joined by the general manager of the Rural News Group Adam Fricker to talk about some of the key stories making headlines in this week’s issue of Dairy News.
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Farmers oppose work visa changes
Farmers are crying foul over changes announced by the Government this week to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.Milk price certainty
Westland Milk has reaffirmed its commitment to pay farmer suppliers 10c above Fonterra farm gate milk price for the following…Farmers fined for cattle abuse
A Waikato cattle farming family have been fined $23,000 for failing to provide sufficient food and care for their animals,…Penno's 25-year leadership role over
Troubled milk processor Synlait’s co-founder John Penno has stepped down from the board.Featured
Cyclone-hit wool scourer reopens
The world's largest wool scouring facility, WoolWorks Awatoto plant in Napier, is back operating at full capacity.
Off the radar
A year on and the problems created by Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle has largely dropped off the radar of media and politicians.
Still picking up the pieces
Feeling forgotten and in a fragile space financially and mentally.
Benefits of EU trade deal
The European Union Ambassador says the new free trade agreement (FTA) between the bloc and New Zealand will bring significant benefits to both parties.
Well said at the shed
Less Wellington bureucracy and more local, on-farm common sense was the focus of recent meetings held in South Canterbury as part of the Government's National Woolshed tour program.
State roadshow talking all things wool
'A lot of interest and positive responses' appears to be the way farmers are viewing the Government's initiative to hold a series of woolshed meetings around the country.
National
Wool campaign making strides
A group set up to boost education and promotion of wool says it has made positive strides during the first…
ANZCO posts $61m net profit despite challenging year
Meat processor ANZCO Foods says despite a challenging business environment, it has posted a net profit before tax of $61…More venison heading to Asia
The deer industry is working on getting more venison into Asia.Incoming SFF chair's vision for the future
Incoming Silver Fern Farms chair and King Country farmer Anna Nelson wants the future of farming and rural communities to…Potential UAE trade deal would boost red meat exports
The red meat sector is welcoming the start of trade negotiations between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Machinery & Products
Agco invests in Finnish engine plant
While Nokia is more likely recognised for mobile devices, a major investment of €70m (NZ$126m) by global farm machinery brand…
Quality lubricants keep tractors safe
Evan Paxton and his family at Riverview Farms, Dargaville, are one of New Zealand’s leading suppliers of kumara.Factory clocks up 60 years
There can't be many heavy metal fans who haven’t heard of Basildon, situated about 40km east of London and originally…Polaris unveils XD 'truck'
Think of a RAM 1500 or a Chevrolet Silverado and compare them to a Ranger or a Hilux: One is…PM opens new Power Farming facility
Morrinsville based Power Farming Group has launched a flagship New Zealand facility in partnership with global construction manufacturer JCB Construction.» Latest Print Issues Online
The Hound
No accountability!
OPINION: Readers of this column will know that your old mate has been a long-time critic of $55 million of…
Tough job
OPINION: The Hound reckons school teachers like nothing better than to complain constantly about how tough things are for them…
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