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OPINION: Federated Farmers has launched a new campaign, swapping ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ for ‘The Twelve Pests of Christmas’ to…
"Robust discussions" are expected when farmers gather early next year to discuss alternatives to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
Fonterra's balance sheet took an $880 million hit from its ill-fated China Farms and Beingmate investments.
Research on regenerative agriculture in New Zealand might benefit some regions more than others, claims a new report.
The monthly value of goods exports in October 2021 rose $552 million (12%) from October 2020, to $5.3 billion, according to Statistics NZ.
Halal-certified red meat exports increased 13% during the 2020-21 season with most products going to non-Muslim markets, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA).
According to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), without proper preparation unpredictable shocks will continue to undermine agrifood systems.
Two emissions pricing options for farmers, as alternatives to being included in the Government’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) have been released for discussion.
Alliance Group has announced an operating profit of $41.9 million before tax and distributions for the year ending 30 September 2021.
Farmer co-operative LIC is reporting a busy breeding season despite Covid-19 restrictions all over the country.
Groundswell New Zealand wants the Government to cease all regulations targeting the farming sector.
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Groundswell New Zealand’s ‘Mother of all Protests’ is underway.
Ballance Agri-Nutrients has started building their new hub in Whangarei, after a pre-dawn ceremony to bless the site yesterday.
Those taking part in this Sunday’s nationwide ‘Mother of all Protests’ organised by Groundswell New Zealand are being urged to be “a good advertisement for farmers”.
ACT MP Mark Cameron is calling on Economic and Regional Development Minister Stuart Nash to apologise for comments made about Groundswell members.
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