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The National Party says it will offer state-owned Landcorp farms to young farmers, helping them into farm ownership.

The threat to farming from new food technologies is real, says Landcorp chief executive Steven Carden.

Landcorp is moving to farm more sustainably and reduce its carbon footprint, says chief executive Steven Carden.

New Zealand has been extremely good at farming intensification but that model now has to change, says Landcorp chief executive Steve Carden.

When state farmer Landcorp took over the dilapidated ex-Crafar farms in the North Island four years ago, it had little idea of the challenges lying ahead.

State farmer Landcorp has handed over the running of 16 North Island farms to Chinese owners Shanghai Pengxin following a four-year management joint venture.

Another year has almost passed us by – again – and it is time for the annual review of 2016 in the primary sector as seen by the Rural News editorial team.

Another year has almost passed us by – again – and it is time for the annual review of 2016 in the primary sector as seen by the Rural News editorial team.

State-owned farmers Landcorp is quitting 10 more farms totalling about 11,650ha.

Landcorp has worked hard to develop its strategy but for two-three years will remain exposed to commodity movements, says chief executive Steven Carden.