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Agricultural contractors around the country must play their part in helping to prevent the spread of the invasive weed velvetleaf.
Burger King NZ will start to use free range eggs in its restaurants, New Zealand wide from September 1.
The NZ Farm Forestry Association has welcomed the move to combine urban and rural fire services into a new organisation.
The Ministry for Primary Industries is giving New Zealand schools a chance to name one of its six new bisecurity puppies.
New Zealand Wool Services International Limited's CEO John Dawson reports that targeted buying saw some types well supported at the North Island auction.
This week marked the first day of work for 11 Work and Income clients, who will be developing Northland College's mānuka plantation site.
A $3000 education scholarship is available for health professionals with an interest in the rural sector.
Horticulture New Zealand has welcomed the announcement of the progress made in funding for the Ruataniwha Dam project in Hawke's Bay.
Ballance Agri-Nutrients is confident that Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord targets around nutrient data collection and efficiency reporting will continue to lift.
Federated Farmers is thrilled the Ruataniwha Water Storage scheme has made another significant step towards hitting go.
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The recent incursion of the invasive weed velvetleaf is a timely reminder of the importance of biosecurity and machinery hygiene practices.
Velvetleaf inspections in Southland will continue until the end of this week.
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed John Parker as the new chair of the Primary Growth Partnership's independent Investment Advisory Panel (IAP).
Dry stock farmers' salaries have seen strong growth in the last year, according to Federated Farmers and Rabobank's 2015-16 employee remuneration report.
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