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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…
Complying with new and stricter environmental requirements is for farmers a major challenge worldwide.
The Government’s decision to cap nitrogen fertiliser inputs at 190 kg N/ha per year is doomed to fail because it ignores basic science, claims soil scientist Doug Edmeades.
The recent rain in Hawke's Bay has provided some breathing space for those dealing with the drought, but the real test has still to come during the winter and early spring.
Following a new economic report, Ag Minister Damien O’Connor is celebrating primary industries’ role in the COVID-19 recovery.
IrrigationNZ is commending the Government for funding further water storage as part of its post-COVID infrastructure fast-track.
A pathetic trade offer by the European Union has raised the ire of New Zealand politicians and farmer groups, which have strongly condemned the EU’s actions.
The situation for wool may be dire, but Waipukurau woolbroker Philippa Wright is not walking away from it.
Dairy farmers and the Government remain at loggerheads over COVID-19 tenancy restrictions for on-farm accommodation.
Is red algae the silver bullet for climate change?
IrrigationNZ wants the prioritisation of water storage in Northland extended to other dry regions.
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Proposed new regulations for the Waikato and Waipā River Catchments outlined in Plan Change 1 have raised concerns in the agricultural sector.
Kiwi farmers are turning to Jersey beef as a profitable sideline, according to Jersey Advantage.
The Government is investing a further $37.5 million into water security for Northland.
340 people are now employed working for nature as part of the Government’s COVID-19 recovery plan.
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