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OPINION: Your old mate welcomes the proposed changes to local government but notes it drew responses that ranged from the reasonable…
The dairy industry is humming with strong pasture growth, thanks to a kind winter and a mild spring.
Jacinda Ardern should consider basing one of her senior cabinet ministers in Europe by early next year, says trade commentator Mike Petersen.
Horticulture New Zealand says it is keen to work with the government in the post-Covid recovery.
New Fonterra chairman Peter McBride’s first official engagement was an address to the co-operative’s unit holders.
Some Waikato farmers are jumping on harvesters to help rural contractors overcome driver shortages.
A proposal by the Timaru District Council (TDC) to extend setbacks in rural areas is raising eyebrows.
A Manawatu farmer has copped a $35,000 fine for ill treatment of sheep.
Business accelerator Sprout is back for 2021 and is looking for cutting edge start-ups in the agtech and foodtech sectors to register for mentorship and the opportunity for investment.
With a 12-year history of recruiting specialised operators from overseas to service the agricultural contracting industry, Hanzon Jobs typically brings in around 200 people to New Zealand each year from the UK and Ireland.
Walling Contracting’s Ben Walling describes his Krone Big M 450 self-propelled mower as a “brilliant machine”.
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At a time of depressed wool prices, more and more sheep farmers are looking at reducing costs – such as shearing and parasite control.
There's been a spike in recent weeks of people appearing before the courts on charges of mistreating farm animals.
Potato farmers are relieved that the Government is investigating the dumping of surplus European frozen fries into New Zealand
Covid-related uncertainty continues to affect global dairy markets but strong demand from China is helping New Zealand farmers.
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