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OPINION: Missed out on a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours, again?
Farmers are reported to have joined a Red Meat Profit Partnership (RMPP) Action Group at Rangiwahia to upskill the people in their businesses and boost their profitability.
Farmers will have to look at their fundamental farming systems if they are to meet future nitrogen leaching limits, claims DairyNZ science manager Dave McCall.
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta outlines the Government’s moves to ensure safe drinking water and to reduce environmental damage from poorly treated wastewater.
Spare a thought for soil — arguably our most underappreciated natural resource.
The extra and hidden costs of bringing in feed can often mean increased milk production, but not increased operating profit.
Dynamic gains in both the New Zealand and United Kingdom economies could be made if some trade barriers were freed up.
A former Fonterra director says the co-op could suspend dividends to shore up its balance sheet rather than sell key assets.
New Zealand's dairy sector is evolving, with the latest data showing a shift to fewer herds and a greater focus on their performance.
While horticultural exports rise in value, there are concerns that this growth is being impeded by a mix of tariff and non-tariff barriers.
A senior official in the Republic of Ireland (Eire) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says his country is puzzled and saddened by Britain’s decision to leave the EU.
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“It's like watching your parents go mad at the Mad Hatter’s Tea party.”
He’s only been in the job a month or so, but already Ray Smith has been on the road meeting staff and stakeholders and rapidly coming to grips with his new role.
As we bid farewell to another year it’s time for the annual review of 2018 in the primary sector as seen by the Rural News editorial team.
OPINION: If you're thinking of holidaying in Britain and love theatre, skip the theatres of London’s West End and head to the House of Commons at Westminster.
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