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Smaller beekeeper operations are struggling with non-manuka honey returns falling from $10-$12/kg two years ago to about $4/kg this year.
Farmers are warning that the Government’s proposed reforms to the Emissions Trading Scheme could accelerate conversion of productive pasture land into forestry.
Demand for dairy products in China hangs on what further steps the Chinese Government takes to stem the spread of coronavirus.
It’s still unclear just how much the outbreak of coronavirus in China will affect New Zealand exports to that country.
Meat Industry Association (MIA) chair John Loughlin says despite the fears about the coronavirus, China still needs to eat.
Shoppers looking to buy Kiwi pork may be misled if proposed country of origin labelling changes go ahead, claims NZ Pork.
Southland’s state of emergency has been extended.
A new event for the 2020 Southern Field Days will be an ‘Amazing Race’-style challenge.
Scientists have developed a new trap for brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSB).
Authorities are concerned that some flood-affected farmers in Southland are not asking for help.
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Farmers are backing a nationwide tour by mental health advocate Mike King.
Questions are being raised about the government’s lack of concern for Southland flood victims.
Organisers behind the Farmy Army, a clean-up group operating in flood-ravaged Southland are calling for volunteers.
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