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The 7400 bales on offer in the North Island today saw strong demand due to the lack of wool as a result of drought and in particular in the South Island wet weather conditions delaying shearing.
The Reserve Bank today left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5%.
A total 26,648 people came through the gate for the first day yesterday of the New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays at Mystery Creek.
A new weather and environmental forecasting service launched at the Mystery Creek Fieldays provides farmers with tailored information about weather conditions on their farm.
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says a new or increased levy is one option to increase the level of inspection in countries from where we import palm kernel expeller (PKE).
The Ministry for Primary Industries will host a free seminar on Friday, June 14 at National Fieldays on its work to lift the performance of Māori agribusiness.
The 2013 New Zealand kiwifruit season has already set records for the best-tasting Zespri Kiwifruit ever.
Mangarata Farm in the Wairarapa opened its gates on the May 23 to the Minister of Primary Industries, Nathan Guy. Guy was invited to speak at Mangarata's field day with FarmIQ and Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre.
The drought cost $1.3billion to June 30, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) says, in its Situation and Outlook report.
Enhancing New Zealand's ability to manage outbreaks of significant animal disease, in particular foot and mouth disease (FMD), is a priority for the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).
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Former LIC boss Mark Dewdney is the new chief executive of PGG Wrightson (PGW).
Westpac and Meridian Energy are giving farmers easier access to solar energy, with potential savings on power bills in the thousands each year.
Asian industry backing for a major food safety initiative is good news for New Zealand exporters, says a Massey University agribusiness professor.
DOUBLING NEW Zealand’s primary exports to $60 billion by 2025 is “a challenge” but it is good to have something to aim for, Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy says.
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