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More than 8,000 farm businesses have signed up to the New Zealand Farm Assurance (NZFAP) programme, along with growing numbers of red meat and wool companies.
Alliance Group shareholders are now able to apply for the co-operative’s Associate Director programme.
The Otago Regional Council’s (ORC) annual flyover programme to detect any waterway pollution kicks off this month as the Council reminds farmers to consider consent applications.
The coming year is looming as a defining one for New Zealand farming, according to Rabobank agricultural analyst Genevieve Steven.
The country's environmental regulator agency has released the public feedback it has received on the glyphosate weed killer - commonly known as Roundup.
Former Agriculture Minister Nathan Guy will take over as the independent chair of Apiculture New Zealand (ApiNZ).
Health Minister Andrew Little is defending his party's decision not to give 'rural' special legal status in the new health reform bill - Pae Ora Healthy Futures.
While global demand and prices for red meat remain strong, supply chain disruptions and significant processing constraints in New Zealand are having an impact.
With the final He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN) proposal on farm emissions expected to be presented to the Government in early June, the farming sector is at a "critical crossroads".
Waikato Regional Council is reminding farmers to ensure machinery, vehicles and equipment are cleaned ahead of Moving Day.
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DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle says reducing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions "is a tough nut to crack".
"An end to generations of thoughtful stewardship of the South Island's high country" is how the newly-enacted Crown Pastoral Land Reform Bill has been labelled.
Celebrations will be held in London and Oamaru on 24 May to mark the 140th anniversary of the first shipment of frozen New Zealand lamb arriving in the UK in 1882.
ASB is rolling out more community bankers across New Zealand, providing targeted coaching and seminars to help customers with their personal finance needs.
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