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Some Pukekohe potato growers are reporting up to 30% losses due to rot, says Potatoes NZ chief executive Chris Claridge.
The government's chief science advisor warns that some scientists in New Zealand use their scientific standing to make claims well beyond available evidence and their own expertise.
Lamb, sheep and deer prices are likely to remain firm, but cow and bull prices could soften, according to the Alliance Group’s projections for the new season.
Vegetable growers will be taking a hit from lost production this year because of the wet weather, says Horticulture NZ’s chief executive Mike Chapman.
Irrigators say they are looking forward to continuing to develop a constructive and productive working relationship with the new government.
The internet is awash with farmers furious at Winston Peters’ decision to back a New Zealand First/Labour coalition.
Farmers are ready to engage and work with the new coalition government, says Federated Farmers.
The sixth Effluent Expo that took place earlier this week at the Claudelands Event Centre in Hamilton, looks like it might be the last single-focus event.
Farmers have thanked the outgoing Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright for her service.
South Waikato ginseng producer Maraeroa is now ready to approach potential investors after receiving up to $40,000 funding from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).
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The red meat sector wants to know what attributes in beef and lamb products are important to key consumers and how it influences their purchase decisions.
T&G Global Limited (T&G) wants to offload its fruit processing business, ENZA Foods.
Sodden pastures could become a major feed issue for many lower North Island farmers even after the rain stops and growing conditions improve.
The capital cost of high-output modern tractors and machinery has prompted many agricultural contractors to diversify into civil work such as site development, re-contouring and road or race building.
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