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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…
Two leading innovative figures in the dairy industry are departing for greener pastures.
New Zealand's grass-fed beef drew large crowds at 13 of Beijing’s ultra-high-end retail stores – 7 Fresh.
In what is described as a first for the country, Taranaki-based Naki New Zealand has developed a mānuka honey and cannabidiol (CBD) blended nutraceutical aimed at the billion-dollar export market for CBD edibles.
New Zealand beef and sheep farmers are facing more than 25% less income in the season ahead.
Labour supply remains the top concern as the apple harvesting season approaches, says ANZ agriculture economist Susan Kilsby.
Julie South, whose company VetStaff specialises in recruiting veterinarians, says there is a shortage of vets in New Zealand and that this has been compounded by Covid-19.
Move over China, here come Southeast Asian markets.
Fonterra is revamping its food service strategy to match new trends triggered by Covid.
New Zealand farmers are the first in the world with the ability to breed low methane-emitting sheep.
A resurging Chinese economy is helping boost returns for New Zealand dairy farmers.
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DairyNZ chairman Jim van der Poel says some farmers would prefer a more militant approach in tackling contentious issues affecting the sector.
Sheep milk company Maui Milk plans to have 60 milking farms within five years.
MPI is toughening up the requirements for the export of live animals from New Zealand.
Farmlands Co-operative has announced a $7 million net profit for the 2019/20 financial year.
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