New Broom
OPINION: The old saying 'a new broom sweeps clean' doesn't always hold up, if you ask the Hound.
The 2016 New Zealand Dairy Awards is entering its business phase with the announcement of regional winners.
Three leading dairy farmers have told Rural News a back-to-basics approach is the best way to manage the present dairy crisis.
Westland Milk Products boss Rod Quin is leaving the company later this year.
Mount Cook Station has been sold to a local couple who intend to farm it themselves.
A new strain of virus could help New Zealand farmers slash rabbit numbers by up to 30%, says Landcare Research.
New Zealand First says Italy and Hungary are breaking European ranks over Russian sanctions.
Dairy farmers Neil and Glenda Gray are ready to swap the paddock for the tarmac as they prepare for the Farmstrong Fit4Farming Cycle Tour.
Ngai Tahu Farms Ltd chief executive Andrew Priest says all farmers should be embracing and adopting the sustainability measures his organisation is committed to.
The deer industry hopes its good prices will stem the decline of the national deer herd and even cause a slight increase, Deer Industry NZ chief executive Dan Coup says.
With SUV sales increasing by 20% in 2015 over 2014 it's no surprise to see Toyota NZ increase its offering from six to seven models with the arrival of the new Fortuner.
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Facing criticism on the deal for dairy in particular, Trade Minister Todd McClay said TPP is a free trade agreement in that it frees up trade.
Japan declined to eliminate its tariff on beef, but cut it from the current 38.5% to 9% under full implementation of the TPP.
There's the last of the summerfruit is to be harvested, but everyone's tired – bringing a heightened risk of accidents in growing operations.
Dirty tricks played on the farming sector by an animal rights lobby could cost the group its charitable status.
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