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Some Australian farmers can now invest in worker accommodation on their farms without the need for a planning permit.
Australian agriculture is edging closer to the farmer-led goal of A$100-billion by 2030.
Catchment projects need to be farmerled, according to Louise Totman, who coordinates the Rangitikei Rivers Catchment Collective.
Fonterra's latest sustainability scorecard shows the co-operative making good progress towards its targets.
The number of New Zealand dairy cows mated to sexed semen is set to double this year as farmers look to capitalise on the technology which delivers a 90% chance of producing a female calf.
When Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O'Connor arrives in the UK next month to try and finalise a free trade agreement (FTA) with Britain he'll be dealing with a politician that no one in this country seems to know, includign top government officials.
Two small milk processors are joining forces to develop more niche products for both local and overseas markets.
A fund has been set up to generate carbon credits through growing pine plantations on steep North Island hill country.
There's been generally positive reaction to China's announcement that it will seek membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Newly-crowned Organic New Zealander of the Year Cathy Tait-Jamieson believes that environmental regulations are here to stay.
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Troubled milk processor Synlait will have a new chairman and chief executive officer by 2022.
The technology used to detect Covid-19 in wastewater is now being used to help dairy farmers manage Johne’s disease in their herd.
After nine straight years of profitability Canterbury milk processor Synlait has reported its largest financial loss.
Fonterra's decision last week to retain its wide forecast milk price range is sensible, says Westpac senior agri economist Nathan Penny.
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