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Kiwi research on infant milk powder colour goes global

Wintec science student Rehana Ponnal's research has been published in the International Dairy Journal.

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.

Ag outlook positive but risks abound - report

Rabobank’s Emma Higgins says amidst significant global turbulence, NZ agricultural producers are poised to enjoy a fifth consecutive year of general profitability in 2021.

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.

Rural vet crisis deepens

Julie South believes there is no immediate solution to the problem without bringing overseas vets into the country.

Calls are being made for the Government to declare veterinarians as critical workers to help solve the current rural vet shortage.

Local methane inhibitor trial underway

Jeremy Hill says Fonterra wants to see how Bovaer could work in NZ cows that are predominantly grass fed.

A new methane inhibitor showing promising results overseas is now being trialed in New Zealand with the backing of Fonterra.

Something for NZ to celebrate

National’s agriculture spokesman David Bennett says this research needs to be part of future government policy and decision making.

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.

MP promises to ACT on farmers' behalf

ACT agriculture spokesman Mark Cameron believes the farming community has been let down over the years by both Labour and National.

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.

NZ welcomes UK but must 'walk the talk'

DCANZ chair Malcolm Bailey welcomes the intent of the UK to join the CPTPP, but wants the New Zealand Government to send a strong message to the UK about how it must honour its commitment to global trade.

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).

Capital restructure raises questions

Former Shareholders Council chair Simon Couper says "strategy needs to come before structure".

A former Fonterra leader says the co-operative must finalise its strategy before reviewing capital structure.

Move to mitigate illegal kiwifruit growing in China

Zespri is concerned at the level of unauthorised Gold 3 kiwifruit being grown in China.

Zespri is reworking a proposal to seek approval from growers to conduct a trial to grow Zespri Gold 3 in China.

Innovate or risk losing

Waikato dairy farmer George Moss says NZ's dairy industry must keep innovating or risk losing the mantle of being the world's most efficient.

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.