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OPINION: Your old mate welcomes the proposed changes to local government but notes it drew responses that ranged from the reasonable…
The New Zealand meat industry could be hit by fallout from the tense and divisive Brexit negotiations.
Rolleston farmer Ivan Robertson describes being caught up in the Mycoplasma bovis containment effort as a “pain in the butt”.
DairyNZ biosecurity, readiness and response manager Chris Morley would bet on imported semen as the most likely source of the Mycoplasma bovis incursion.
There's gold for New Zealand growers in Zespri’s SunGold kiwifruit.
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.
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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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