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OPINION: Putting more lamb on Kiwi dinner plates is one way to boost returns to farmers.
While the vehicle industry is addressing the future by developing engines that run on waste oil, hydrogen, or indeed electricity, one Christchurch-based company is looking at things in a different direction with the use of steam.
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) says it is aware of the concern around paraquat use being linked to a potential risk of Parkinson's disease.
New Zealand farmers could have access to low methane elite genetics by 2026.
Trade Minister Todd McClay says the Chinese market remains soft and consumers are more cautious in their buying patterns, but he says there are still many opportunities for New Zealand.
The days of high quality, ambitious comprehensive Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are over, says Trade Minister Todd McClay.
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little says things are still not back to normal for farmers in his district and they are still suffering from problems caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
The small east coast township of Wairoa is still waiting for an apology from the Hawke's Bay Regional Council (HBRC) following the devastating floods which hit the town in June and damaged hundreds of houses.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) says it is seeking research proposals to help improve New Zealand’s reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, and other land uses.
The Government is allocating $91 million for Hawke’s Bay’s local roading recovery this year.
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Food rescue organisation, KiwiHarvest, recently celebrated a major milestone.
Meat co-operative Alliance Group is looking for directors who can demonstrate strong alignment to its long-term vision, according to chair Mark Wynne.
South Island agribusinesses Ngai Tahu Farming and PGG Wrightson were able to see first-hand the fruits of their continued support of IHC recently when members of IHC’s North Canterbury Kapa Haka ropu performed at Ngai Tahu’s Te Whenua Hou farm in North Canterbury.
In a heart-warming display of community spirit, the annual Daffodil Day stock drive held at the Matawhero Saleyards near Gisborne last month has raised about $55,000 for the Cancer Society.
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