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Richard Loe catches up with the editor of Dairy News Sudesh Kissun and talks about some of the key stories making headlines in this week’s issue of the publication.
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Waikato Farmer Fined $56,000 Over Effluent Discharges
South Waikato farmer David Christensen was convicted and fined $56,000 for two unlawful discharges of dairy effluent following a prosecution taken…Federated Farmers Push to Cut Costly Vet Drug Waste on Dairy Farms
Animal welfare improvements as well as reduced costs for dairy farmers are at the heart of a new move which…Mainland Poultry Confirms New Ownership as PEP Gateway Joins Navis
Mainland Poultry has confirmed new ownership of its vertically integrated agribusiness with Pacific Equity Partners Gateway (PEP Gateway) now joining…BlueGreen Frontiers Launches Renewable Energy Venture in Taranaki
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Holstein Friesian NZ Youth Auction Raises Over $20,000 to Support Future Dairy Leaders
The 2026 Holstein Friesian NZ Black & White Youth Auction has once again proven the strength of support behind the breed’s young people, raising $20,130 for the HFNZ Black & White Youth programme.
Westpac NZ Becomes First Bank to Accept Zespri Shares as Lending Security
Westpac NZ has become the first New Zealand bank to receive approval from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) to secure and leverage kiwifruit growers' Zespri shares.
BNZ and Pāmu Launch New Native Forest Revenue Model for New Zealand Landowners
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) and Pāmu (Landcorp Farming Limited) have developed a new way for landowners to earn revenue from existing native forests.
Agri Experts Give Their Views on 2050
Despite near universal optimism in the rural sector, a panel of New Zealand’s leading food and agri minds caution that the sector must be intentional about its future path.
DairyNZ: Dairy Sector Must Push Beyond Productivity Plateau
The dairy industry cannot rest on its laurels despite providing one in every four export dollars earned by the country, says DairyNZ chief executive Campbell Parker.
Government Mulling Plan Change 1 Intervention
The Government is looking at intervening on behalf of Waikato farmers who face new regulations around agricultural land use while Resource Management Act (RMA) reforms are underway.
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Federated Farmers Calls for Urgent Pause on Waikato Plan Change 1 Amid Government Reforms
Federated Farmers is urging the Government to put a halt to Waikato Regional Council's controversial Plan Change 1 (PC1), warning…
NZ Farmers’ Cautious Approach to Agri-Tech Offers a Blueprint for Business Success
New Zealand farmers have earned a global edge by consistently yet cautiously taking advantage of emerging agri-technology.Xero Report Reveals New Zealand Small Business Productivity Trails Australia and the UK
Xero, the global small business platform, today released its first ever small business productivity measurement backed by data from Xero…NZ-India FTA Opens New Opportunities for Strong Wool Trade
The recently signed free trade agreement with India is an invitation to strengthen relationships between the New Zealand and Indian…New NZ Vegetable Council to Strengthen Growers' Voice
Strengthening the voice of vegetable growers on "big ticket items" will be the immediate focus of newly formed New Zealand…Machinery & Products
JCB Targets New Land Speed Record with Hydrogen-Powered Hydromax
While its best known as a manufacturer of construction and agricultural machinery, JCB holds a significant place in the record…
