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Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment report highlights that this issue is not as simple as whether agriculture is in or out of the ETS.
The future of the controversial Ruataniwha water storage dam in central Hawkes Bay is in limbo, following the recent local body election.
In mid-September T&G launched what it believes is the world’s first online ordering platform for the wholesale produce sector.
Auckland's incoming deputy-mayor Bill Cashmore is ruling out turning over productive rural land for housing projects.
New Zealand and Australia’s largest kiwifruit grower has announced a major name change and rebrand to reflect its evolution into a leading premium produce company.
New restrictions on land use intensification in the Waikato and Waipa catchments have taken effect immediately, under a new 80-year plan to improve water quality.
European farming leaders are truly concerned about Britain’s planned exit from the European Union, says Beef + Lamb NZ chairman James Parsons, just home from his annual visit to Europe.
Will sheep and beef farmers in future grow trees to sell offsets to dairy under the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)?
A joint initiative between Whanganui Prison and Community Corrections will mean more community-based offenders have the chance to obtain a sought-after agrichemical qualification.
The Zespri board has approved the October 2016 forecast, which shows returns holding steady for Green and Gold, compared with the August forecast, and increases for both Organic Green and Green14.
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Trade Minister Todd McClay will visit China and Hong Kong for a series of trade discussions, and participate in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Ministerial meeting in Cebu, Philippines.
The Netherlands and New Zealand have much in common, in both culture and economics, particularly in the areas of agri-food, horticulture and trade.
Agcarm and Apiculture New Zealand have started a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of keeping bees safe by using agrichemicals responsibly.
A Northern Southland farmer had his actions described as “reckless” during a sentencing at the Invercargill District Court this morning.
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