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The biosecurity research partnership between Australia and New Zealand was highlighted at a fruit fly research workshop in Auckland on Wednesday.
Environment Minister Nick Smith recently outlined the Government’s objectives on freshwater management. Here are excerpts from his speech given as part of the 2016 Lincoln Environment lecture.
AgResearch has been awarded over $16m in funding to further its research into pest control, animal nutrition, and forage production, and to research ways to objectively measure the quality of New Zealand meat.
New Zealand Post is making adjustments to rural deliveries in some areas.
Leading red meat processor and exporter Alliance Group is encouraging farmers to attend one of its 19 road-show events across the country next month.
A strong field of eight candidates is contesting two vacancies in Ballance Agri-Nutrients North Island director elections this year as the cooperative moves to its new two ward voting system.
Award-winning mental health scheme GoodYarn is writing a new chapter as it grows around the country.
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) has lodged a submission on the Ministry of Health's update of the Health of Older people strategy, urging the Government to give priority to the needs of older adults in rural areas.
Milking sheep is much easier and simpler than cows, but it takes much more dedication and attention, says John Ryrie, sheep dairy manager at Spring Sheep Milk.
A "new world order" is emerging in the global fresh fruit and vegetable trade, according to a recently-released research report.
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Food Safety and Associate Primary Industries Minister Jo Goodhew will travel to China for bi-lateral meetings and to open a new Fonterra dairy facility in the Shanxi Province.
Farm transport has seen many changes over the years, from two wheelers to quads and currently the popular UTV or side-by-side.
French machinery giant Kuhn bought the Vicon baler business and its factory in Geldrop, Holland, in late 2008 and has continued to develop the product ranges, now offering a choice of up to 16 variable chamber machines.
New Zealand is so richly blessed with freshwater that many people do not appreciate its importance to our economy, lifestyle and health, says Environment Minister Nick Smith.
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