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Labour’s West Coast MP, Damien O’Connor is the new Minister of Agriculture, Biosecurity, Food Safety and Rural Communities.
Fonterra aspires to play a global leadership role in reducing biological emissions in dairy, says Francesca Eggleton, the co-op’s group environment manager.
Supermarket chain Countdown is partnering with global meat processor Hilton Food Group to build a $54 million plant at Otahuhu, South Auckland.
Waikato agribusinesswoman Janette Osborne has been appointed to Primary Wool Cooperative’s (PWC) board.
Sheep and beef producers will soon be able to see how the latest technology and management systems work on a commercial farm.
Massey University has signed as a sponsor of the Ahuwhenua Trophy, awarded annually to the country’s premier Māori farmer.
The number of dairy farms coming on the market is seen as a sign of confidence returning to the industry.
Fencing waterways is proven as effective in combating the risk of contamination in waterways.
North Canterbury market gardener Cam Booker is not the type to get despondent, despite the trials of one of his wettest years ever.
New Zealand's food security needs to be addressed by the incoming government, says Horticulture NZ’s chief executive Mike Chapman.
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Fonterra has lowered its forecast milk collection for the 2017-18 season.
Farmer shareholder-owned meat company the Alliance Group has announced a bonus share issue following its positive report card.
Three years ago fruit and vegetable trader T&G told Pukekohe growers about a potato with lower carbs and fewer calories, called Lotatoes.
An Irish politician is blaming the inflexibility and hardline tactics of the European Union (EU) on the UK voting to leave the bloc.
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