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OPINION: DairyNZ was forced to cancel its Top of the South farmer meetings, called to discuss a drought response.
Ironically, the reason for the cancellation was a heavy rain warning that Metservice issued for Takaka, Golden Bay.
Farmers took to Twitter to thank DairyNZ for "organising" the rain, prompting one rain-starved Southland farmer to urge DairyNZ to organise a drought meeting for hisarea.
While the West Coast was also forecast to have heavy rain, many other regions - north and south - could also do with some 'rain-making' by DairyNZ.
OPINION: Another sign that the plant-based dairy fallacy is unravelling and that nothing beats dairy-based products.
OPINION: The coalition Government, already under the pump thanks to poor polling numbers, is facing the ire of its traditional support base – dairy and red meat farmers.
OPINION: It seems Fonterra has quietly conceded a labelling faux pas on its iconic butter brand.
For the first time in 17 years, DairyNZ wants farmers to contribute more cash to run the industry-good organisation.
New Zealand's red meat exports for 2024 finished on a positive note, with total export value increasing 17% over last December to reach $1.04 billion, according to the Meat Industry Association (MIA).
One of the most important events in the history of the primary sector that happened 143 years ago was celebrated in style at Parliament recently.
Many companies are financially mortally wounded by the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle and may have to sell up because of their high debt levels.
AgResearch scientists have collected the first known data showing behavioural developmental impacts on lambs whose mothers were treated with long-acting drugs for parasites.
Biosecurity New Zealand Commissioner, North, Mike Inglis says the $2.4 million cost of a recent biosecurity operation in South Auckland is small compared to the potential economic impact of an incursion.
Primary sector groups appear to be generally supportive of the Gene Technology Bill currently before parliamentarians.
OPINION: Australian dairy is bracing for the retirement of an iconic dairy brand.
OPINION: Another sign that the plant-based dairy fallacy is unravelling and that nothing beats dairy-based products.
