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NZ's free trade deal with the United Kingdom is a step closer, with the legislation enacting the deal having its first reading in Parliament in late July.
The Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network is welcoming a government announcement to widen the prescription criteria for the Covid-19 antiviral medication Paxlovid.
The standard Global Warming Potential (GWP) measure can be misleading when applied to livestock methane emissions, particularly when these are being reduced.
Australasian asset management firm Tanarra Capital and wool industry stalwart David Ferrier have lifted their stakes in WoolWorks and signalled a significant investment in the company.
Farmer confidence has dropped once again.
Pig farmer Neil Managh has been recognised for his outstanding service to the New Zealand pork industry.
Herd improvement co-operative LIC will pay farmer shareholders $26 million this month as a dividend.
In a bid to meet growing demand for its three ingredient products, Allwool limited has recently purchased a wool plant at Te Poi, in the Waikato.
Young agricultural professionals with passion and drive are being encouraged to apply for the most coveted prize of its kind in Australasian agribusiness.
Fonterra's bid to gain parliamentary approval for its new capital structure is fiercely opposed by rival milk processors.
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There are calls to strengthen biosecurity controls around imported pork as NZ works to keep foot and mouth disease (FMD) out.
The horticulture sector is facing a blockade of modern day Sir Humphrey Applebys as it attempts to get some sanity into achieving quality environmental outcomes.
The speed of dealing with any outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) would rely on traceability and NAIT record keeping by NZ farmers, according to the Minister of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Damien O'Connor.
Kotahi, founded by Fonterra and Silver Fern Farms, works with exporters and shipping containers to ensure an efficient supply chain.
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