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OPINION: Federated Farmers has launched a new campaign, swapping ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ for ‘The Twelve Pests of Christmas’ to…
Zespri has announced a possible recovery pathway from the devastating vine disease, Psa, which would see a broad-scale release of a new gold variety, known as Gold3 over the next three years.
Tickets for the Grand Final of The National Bank Young Farmer Contest went on sale yesterday.
A GROWING number of Fonterra shareholders are questioning the wisdom of pursuing TAF (trading among farmers) despite the board's continued insistence it's necessary and Fonterra's efforts to downplay shareholder concerns.
PRIME ARABLE farming land is shrinking under pressure from urban sprawl and ETS, says Federated Farmers president Bruce Wills. Farmers are increasing yields by better methods but the overall area dedicated to grains, sheep and beef farming continues to shrink.
AGRICULTURE MINISTER David Carter has accused Fonterra and the Fonterra Shareholders Council of initially spreading misinformation about the new DIRA regulations.
ONCE-A-DAY (OAD) milking is the only way New Zealand will retain its competitive advantage, Small Herds Association field day participants were told last week at Hikurangi, Northland.
FONTERRA SUBSIDIARY RD1 has bought Ruawai Farm Supplies, in the town on the Kaipara Harbour, Northland, bringing its retail store total to 65.
ANGER AT Zespri marketing mistakes and Government responses to the Psa-V crisis reached boiling point last week with a grower-organised meeting at the Te Puke hall on Friday.
FOREST AND woodlot owners could face a compulsory levy when they harvest and sell timber.
SOUTH ISLAND irrigation scheme developments are being held up by the size of the Cook Strait high voltage direct cable (HVDC), says TrustPower.
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LACK OF agricultural investment in farming has created a vulnerable food market, says Rabobank.
THE VALUE of Australian lamb exports rose 12% last year to top A$1 billion for the first time.
DAIRY FARMER-owned cooperative LIC says increased use of its products has boosted half-year profit.
GOAT MILK sales growth of 50% in two years is prompting the Dairy Goat Cooperative (Hamilton) to look for suppliers in Northland and Taranaki.
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