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With labour shortages a grim reality for many farmers across the country - and no end in sight - recruitment agencies have seen demand increase drastically.
Perceptions of wool are changing, according to a recent study by carpet manufacturer Bremworth.
Auckland-based biotechnology company Pictor Limited says it has been developing an accurate and affordable multiplexed diagnostic test for Johne's disease.
Central Otago deer farmer and veterinarian Amanda (Mandy) Bell has been elected chair of the Deer Industry NZ (DINZ) board.
Former Trade Minister and trade negotiator Tim Groser says the outcome of the recent FTA with the EU is an obvious disappointment for NZ's red meat and dairy sectors.
A Kaikoura employer who didn’t provide appropriate eye protection has been sentenced for failings that cost a young worker his vision in one eye.
Meat company Silver Fern Farms (SFF) says it is back in the international market in a big way and aiming for bigger and better returns for its farmers.
Meeting Change is a book rich in detail that covers the hugely complex saga of the revolution and evolution of the meat industry during the last 25 years.
Golden Bay dairy farmer Wayne Langford says he's looking forward to serving farmers in his new role as Federated Farmers vice president.
Controversial moves by the Government to give greater public access to High Country stations - via the Crown Pastoral Land Reform Bill - have been questioned by an eminent legal expert.
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The chair of the organisation which represents all the New Zealand dairy companies has hit out at government politicians for failing to deliver a quality FTA with the EU for the dairy sector.
Claims that NZ should have walked away from the EU FTA talks because the deal on beef and dairy was not up to expectations has been dismissed by government ministers, officials and some commentators.
Farmers, foresters and orchardists have just a few days left to complete the official agricultural production census, run by Statistics NZ in partnership with MPI.
The European Union's ambassador to NZ says it has gone the extra mile to open up its market by signing a free trade agreement with NZ.
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