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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: So the 'COP26' climate talkfest in Glasgow got off to a strong start by declaring yet another 'climate emergency', starting as they meant to go on - by blowing hot air. Empty pledges, and attacks on farmers, followed.
Dairy farmers want the Government to work more closely with the sector.
The sale of elite in-milk cows from New Zealand’s highest BW crossbred herd is attracting interest from dairy farmers across the country.
Social media has proven to be a great tool for Waikato farmer Andrew Macky.
The company behind a new milk plant in South Waikato has unveiled its new brand.
A Dargaville farmer who failed to register 500 animals under the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) scheme has been fined $14,000.
Farmer co-operative LIC says its search for a new chief executive has been impacted by current restrictions imposed by Covid-19.
Organisers of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA) say this year's programme will proceed despite interruptions caused by Covid.
Covid is being blamed for delaying the construction of Waikato's newest milk plant.
Fonterra says its global customers are seeking products perceived to be more environmentally friendly.
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A group of Canterbury-based dairy farmers are proposing a graduate programme to help young people into the dairy industry.
Dairy farms in the South Island are fetching over $50,000/ha, a sign that the sector is rebounding.
Supply chain issues continue to be an ongoing issue for rural service provider Farmlands.
To be named as a finalist in this year's Champion Canterbury Awards is "mind-blowing, exciting and its own phenomenal reward," says a South Canterbury dairy farmer who is already no stranger to a number of accolades and achievements.
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