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A Wintec science student Rehana Ponnal has had research published in the International Dairy Journal late last year, a big accomplishment for an undergraduate student.
New Zealand's ag sector is “travelling astoundingly well” amid global turbulence and is poised for a profitable 2021, according to Rabobank’s outlook for the coming year.
Calls are being made for the Government to declare veterinarians as critical workers to help solve the current rural vet shortage.
A new methane inhibitor showing promising results overseas is now being trialed in New Zealand with the backing of Fonterra.
National's agriculture spokesman David Bennett says the Government should take note of new research confirming the New Zealand dairy industry’s low carbon emission profile.
Farmers aren't being acknowledged by the Government on their work done on sustainability and ACT MP Mark Cameron wants to change that over the next three years.
The UK has been warned that it must prove its trade credentials if it wants to be a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
A former Fonterra leader says the co-operative must finalise its strategy before reviewing capital structure.
Zespri is reworking a proposal to seek approval from growers to conduct a trial to grow Zespri Gold 3 in China.
Waikato dairy farmer George Moss says New Zealand’s dairy industry must keep innovating or risk losing the mantle of being the world’s most emissions efficient.
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Don't rule out another lift in Fonterra’s milk price with global dairy prices on a roll, say commentators.
One issue that has been picked out of the Climate Change Commission report is a reference to reducing stock numbers by 15%.
More science and technology, more trees and fewer livestock is the prescription that the Climate Change Commission has offered up in its draft report on how to reduce greenhouse gases in the agriculture sector.
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 113.3 points, rising 4.3% to reach its highest level since July 2014.
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