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Richard Loe is joined by the general manager of the Rural News Group Adam Fricker to talk about some of the key stories making headlines in this week’s issue of Dairy News.
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Farmlands launches casual clothing range
Rural trader Farmlands has launched an exclusive new casual clothing range across its 42 stores nationwide and online.Ngāi Tahu freshwater case could reshape farming and rural communities
Ngai Tahu's legal action seeking self-determination (rangatiratanga) over fresh water could have huge implications for the future of farming, the…Keeping cyber attacks at bay
Fonterra says it takes the ongoing threat of 'adverse cyber action' extremely seriously.Paris Agreement - stay or leave?
There has been a bit of discussion in the media lately about the Paris climate agreement and whether New Zealand…Featured
BFA and Craigs to host event on practical and emotional aspects of succession planning
Business Advisors and Accountants (BFA) and Craigs Investment Partners will be hosting an event later this month where they will take a deeper look at the practical and emotional side of succession planning.
Beef + Lamb NZ urges Government to close carbon forestry loopholes amid rising whole-farm sales
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says the Government needs to close loopholes in the guidance around limits on carbon forestry as news of further whole-farm sales emerges.
Envy apple sales soar in Taiwan amid growing demand for premium fruit
Sales of premium brand Envy apples are booming in Taiwan.
Maui Milk partners with major Chinese dairy company to expand sheep milk exports
Sheep milk powder and products exporter Maui Milk is partnering with one of China’s biggest dairy players to boost its market presence.
Ngāi Tahu freshwater case could reshape farming and rural communities
Ngai Tahu's legal action seeking self-determination (rangatiratanga) over fresh water could have huge implications for the future of farming, the viability of farming businesses, and our wider rural communities, says Federated Farmers national vice president Colin Hurst.
Māori agribusiness creates value for bobby calves, seeks industry support
A Māori-owned agribusiness helping to turn a long-standing animal welfare and waste issue into a high-value protein stream for the dairy and red meat sectors wants more industry support.
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Taranaki dairy farms saved by $10/kgMS payout
Only this season’s $10/kgMS bumper payout has saved some dairy farms along the Taranaki coast from absolute disaster due to…
Survey reveals high rates of abuse and hardship among contract milkers
A survey of contract milkers in the dairy sector has revealed some shocking statistics - 43% of respondents reported abusive…Strong turnout for game bird season opening
The 2025 game bird season is underway with Hawke’s Bay and Southland reporting the ideal weather conditions for hunters –…Processors, executives fined for exporting adulterated tallow
A group of meat processing companies, directors and managers have been fined a total of $1.6 million for deliberately and…Jo Sheridan is Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year
Waikato farmer, and Owl Farm demonstration manager, Jo Sheridan is the 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year.Machinery & Products
LDV T60 Max Plus arrives as brand gains momentum with new distributor
While it wouldn’t be unfair to call the LDV T60 “the poor man’s ute”, a change of distributor in 2023…
