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OPINION: It's official, Fieldays 2025 clocked 110,000 visitors over the four days.
OPINION: The US infant formula crisis may be coming to an end.
The baby formula sector suffered a double whammy: supply chain problems have affected all manner of good since the onset of the pandemic, then in February 2022 the U.S. Food and Drug Association shut down Abbott Nutrition's factory in Michigan over health concerns.
But three things are helping the US recover: the domestic production of baby formula has improved; imported formulas - part of the Biden Administration's Operation Fly Formula mission - have helped supplement the domestic brands; and lastly, there seems to be anecdotal evidence of less hoarding by panicked parents.
Most of the overseas formula was flown in from Europe and NZ manufacturers.
OPINION: Ministry for Primary Industries' situation outlook for primary industries report (SOPI) makes impressive reading.
Sheep and beef farmers Matt and Kristin Churchward say using artificial intelligence (AI) to spread fertiliser on their sprawling 630ha farm is a game changer for their business.
Commercial fruit and vegetable growers are being encouraged to cast their votes in the Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) board directors' election.
A unique discovery by a Palmerston North science company, Biolumic, looks set to revolutionise the value and potential of ryegrass and the secret is the application of ultraviolet (UV) light.
A New Zealand company is redefining the global collagen game by turning New Zealand sheepskin into a world-class health product.
With further extreme weather on the way, ANZ Bank is encouraging farmers and business owners impacted by the recent extreme weather and flooding to seek support if they need it.