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FoodWaikato's open access spray dryer at Waikato Innovation Park is operating at capacity, helping companies using it for research and development to grow their export markets.
Farmer support agencies did their best to encourage dairy farmers to come to National Fieldays despite the sector's downturn, says chief executive Peter Nation.
Good turnout and positivity among Southland dairy farmers at the South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) belied the industry's tough times, say the event organisers.
A UK expert has warned that less-than-ideal onfarm biosecurity in NZ could lead to a more widespread outbreak in the event of a serious animal disease epidemic here.
Environment Canterbury is promising stricter action against irrigators flouting their water consent conditions.
Coca-Cola entering the market by buying a dairy company should worry Fonterra, says KPMG's global head of agribusiness, Ian Proudfoot.
Farmer co-op LIC has to win over a sceptical shareholder base before opening its automation business to outside investors.
KPMG's Ian Proudfoot says significant change is coming to New Zealand's primary sector and "farmers that ignore it do it at their peril".
Federated Farmers Dairy Chairman Andrew Hoggard addressed the Federated Farmers Dairy Industry Group this morning. Here's what he had to say.
The strong dollar, restricted off-shore interest and high volumes of one wool category on offer this week saw local prices ease.
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