Arise Sir Paddy
OPINION: Missed out on a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours, again?
The role of project manager for the Red Meat Profit Partnership (RMPP) Action Network programme was too good to ignore, says Brendon Patchett.
Farmers are hearing that Beef + Lamb NZ is “putting your money where our mouth is” as it launches an innovative research partnership.
Meat processor Alliance says its operating profit dropped 60% because of higher payment to farmer shareholders.
When Rangiora Lowline cattle breeders Philip and Kay Worthington hit the A&P show circuit it is usually with a small herd of young people as well as animals.
Plant-based proteins pose a threat to the New Zealand dairy industry’s ingredients strategy, says Synlait founder John Penno.
The biggest barrier to youngsters choosing careers in agriculture is parents’ thinking that agriculture is “just a dumping ground.”
Water storage is more important than ever as climate change causes more severe drought forecasts.
Young people wanting a diverse job and good career prospects should look into horticulture.
This year's supreme winner of the NZI Rural Women NZ Business Awards has some advice for those looking for success.
Real pragmatism is needed in Europe to sort out the trade issues on Brexit, says Beef + Lamb NZ chair Andrew Morrison.
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Surfboards made of wool are the next front in securing wool’s long-term future for New Zealand’s agricultural sector.
The Commerce Commission is to begin their first market study of the retail fuel market, with the final report due in a year’s time.
New Zealand’s favourite ice cream brand could soon be sold.
The ‘big thing’ in employing farm staff is to invest in them, says Dunsandel farmer Michael Woodward.
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