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The New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA) will host a charity event this weekend in aid of those impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
State farmer Pāmu (Landcorp) has updated its net operating profit full-year forecast.
Beef + Lamb NZ (B+LNZ) board chair Andrew Morrison has lost his board seat to Southland sheep and beef farmer Geoffrey Young.
With last year’s spike in the cost of artificial nitrogenous fertilisers, there has been a renewed interest in using dairy effluent as a nutrient source, with additional benefits gained by increasing soil organic matter, leading to improved water holding, aeration and drainage.
OSPRI says it experienced a surge in demand at the end of 2022 which overloaded its capacity for processing audits, delaying accreditation for some applicants.
Craigmore Sustainables, a New Zealand diversified rural investment company, has gained a new $142 million sustainability linked loan (SLL) agreement for one of its investment portfolios – Craigmore Farming Partnership (CFP).
Alliance Group has been awarded five gold medals for its beef, lamb and venison at the Outstanding NZ Food Producers Awards.
New Zealand red meat processors and exporters are the latest group to lend their support to the ‘Kiwis Backing Farmers’ campaign.
A stay away at a luxury lodge is up for grabs in a charity auction raising money for cyclone relief efforts.
State farmer Pāmu has announced two new appointments to governance roles.
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As Kiwi hunters make their way across country to their favourite hunting spot for the roar, they are being urged to be safe and take care with new firearms safety and transport rules in force.
The National Party has announced another farmer as a candidate for this year’s general elections.
While the outlook for global sheepmeat and beef trade is improving, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says it expects farmer profitability to fall sharply due to reduced livestock prices and continued high inflation.
A 50% improvement in resource consent processing times could be necessary for New Zealand to meet its 2050 emissions targets.
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