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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…
Farmer cooperative LIC is likely to seperate into two entities before the end of this year.
Despite a record breaking 2015-16 season for kiwifruit, there is room for improvement and greater growth, says Zespri chairman Peter McBride.
Fonterra says proposed changes to dairy industry regulations don't go far enough.
KPMG's global head of agribusiness is warning NZ companies exporting to Europe to be aware of what could happen if Britain decided to quit the European Union (EU).
State farmer Landcorp says it has a strategy to lift its profitability and return to shareholders.
Environment Canterbury has apologised and withdrawn some evidence after being accused of blatant misrepresentation of photos presented to a hearing into the Hurunui District Plan review.
Agencies are keeping a close watch on dry conditions and farmer welfare in Hawke's Bay.
A recently introduced double bale feeder by McIntosh builds on the company's reputation for heavy duty products maintaining best practice design, engineering and production.
Bill Wilson smiles as he looks down on the Waikuku Stream: below him is a superb example of a restored lowland Canterbury stream.
Government funding for the ongoing plan to eradicate bovine tuberculosis has been approved by Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy.
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Meanwhile, your canine crusader has learned just possibly why MIE was so keen to secure more cash from Beef + Lamb NZ levy funds earlier this year.
Meantime, the Hound would never insinuate that Mr McCarthy is a racist or a xenophobe.
Your old mate was intrigued as to why McCarthy would be so upset about the Hound’s comment, which basically pertained to Messrs Shrimpton and Peters.
It seems the past chairman and current member of Meat Industry Excellence (MIE), John McCarthy, has taken umbrage at the Hound’s suggestion in the May 3 issue.
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