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OPINION: Last week's announcement of Prime Minister’s new Science and Technology Advisory Council hasn’t gone down too well in the…
OPINION: Cows are the favourite target of vegans, Greenpeace, the Green Party and plant-based food advocates.
OPINION: Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor's hurried exit from a farming radio interview has left farmers perplexed.
OPINION: Expect some big changes in the Federated Farmers leadership team at their annual meeting next month.
Chinese dairy giant Yili topped the tally at the World Dairy Innovation Awards held recently in France.
Deer milk made by state-owned farmer Pāmu has won the ‘Best Dairy Ingredient’ category at the prestigious World Dairy Innovation Awards.
Farm plastics recycler Plasback is helping an Ashburton business solve a daunting problem - cleaning up a massive stockpile of waste plastic.
A Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) programme has been named as the recipient of two years of funding support from the Government.
There is uncertainty in the dairy industry despite a 'normal' pricing outlook.
The country's second largest processor believes we are heading for another stable season with regards to milk price.
With a third of dairy farms seeking to fill vacancies ahead of calving season, Kiwis are being encouraged to give dairy farming a chance.
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After a good 2021 season, rising costs are now starting to hit farmers. Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Taranaki rural advisor Amanda Burling says it's time to start planning because the 2023 season could be bumpy.
Energy company Contact is closing its 44-megawatt Te Rapa power station in June next year.
The Government says it's got a high degree of confidence that Mycoplasma bovis found on a Mid-Canterbury dairy farm isn't widespread.
Suspicion that the Halter system is cruel and unnatural is misplaced, say panellists at the Halter-organised Dairy 2032 event in Christchurch recently.
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