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Horticulturists in Northland need to work on a strategic action plan with national bodies such as Horticulture NZ and the Avocado Industry Council, says the newly published Northland Regional Growth Study. 

Northland herd owners have the opportunity this season to be part of the DairyNZ body condition score (BCS) initiative.

Herd improvement company CRV Ambreed has announced the appointment of a new field consultant to look after its clients in the lower Northland Region.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has congratulated a group of Whangarei school students for their work promoting the primary sector to their peers.

FEW PEOPLE have been more prominent in Northland dairy farming in recent years than DairyNZ Northland regional manager Tafi Manjala.

FARMERS in Northland and Waikato are buckling down for a long hot summer that can only be made worse by the low payout.

The problems caused by droughts in the far north have been well documented but a sometimes forgotten pasture species can help mitigate the impact. Gareth Gillatt reports.

BOOK NOW for exhibit space at the 2015 Northland Field Days, says event coordinator Meagan Edmonds. 

FIFTEEN ENHANCED Taskforce Green members hired to help clean up storm-affected Northland farms, horticultural operations and orchards have ended their three month stint.

NORTHLAND DAIRY farmers need to take action to ensure the impact of recent wet weather is not carried over into coming seasons.