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Canterbury seed breeder reaps early benefits as NZ begins India free trade talks

Winseed chief executive officer Tom Sherratt says about half of the company’s total sales come from India.

As the New Zealand Government launches negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement with India, one Canterbury-based vegetable seed breeder is already benefiting from exporting to the world's fifth-largest economy.

BFA and Craigs to host event on practical and emotional aspects of succession planning

uccession planning is important for a business’ and family’s future.

Business Advisors and Accountants (BFA) and Craigs Investment Partners will be hosting an event later this month where they will take a deeper look at the practical and emotional side of succession planning.

Beef + Lamb NZ urges Government to close carbon forestry loopholes amid rising whole-farm sales

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says the Government needs to close loopholes in the guidance around limits on carbon forestry as news of further whole-farm sales emerges.

Mahia's high-flying engineer

Rocket Lab operations at Mahia Peninsula are managed by Luke Smith.

Onenui Station on Mahia Peninsula in northern Hawke's Bay is a world first in more ways than one.

Fonterra to close Canpac site, impacting 120 jobs

Fonterra is working through a consultation process, including potential redeployment opportunities.

Fonterra is closing a milk powder blending and packaging site in Hamilton, a move that will affect 120 jobs.

Northland farmers losing time and money to poor internet

The lack of quality internet coverage in Northland is costing farmers time and money, says Federated Farmers Northland president Colin Hannah.

Envy apple sales soar in Taiwan amid growing demand for premium fruit

Sales of premium brand Envy apples are booming in Taiwan.

Maui Milk partners with major Chinese dairy company to expand sheep milk exports

An agreement between Maui Milk and Mengniu was signed at Yashili’s Pokeno plant, near Auckland.

Sheep milk powder and products exporter Maui Milk is partnering with one of China’s biggest dairy players to boost its market presence.

Ngāi Tahu freshwater case could reshape farming and rural communities

Federated Farmers national vice president Colin Hurst.

Ngai Tahu's legal action seeking self-determination (rangatiratanga) over fresh water could have huge implications for the future of farming, the viability of farming businesses, and our wider rural communities, says Federated Farmers national vice president Colin Hurst.

Māori agribusiness creates value for bobby calves, seeks industry support

A Māori-owned agribusiness helping to turn a long-standing animal welfare and waste issue into a high-value protein stream for the dairy and red meat sectors wants more industry support.