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OPINION: Last week's announcement of Prime Minister’s new Science and Technology Advisory Council hasn’t gone down too well in the…
The development of 10 to 20 more popular health-orientated products such as Fonterra's Anlene would make New Zealand a rich country again, a 'New New Zealand Forum' in Auckland heard this month.
Fonterra advice on using palm kernel extract (PKE) has caused a stir amongst farmers throughout the country.
As All Blacks coach Steve Hansen would say, a win is a win, albeit an unconvincing one with plenty of room for improvement.
UK farmers are facing a new threat, this time from an opposition MP.
First, the sound of cowbells and yodeling.
Fonterra's mishandling of a message urging farmers to curb PKE usage onfarm hasn't gone down well.
The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal is signed. Now comes the hard part.
Finland dairy co-op Valio is taking its lactose-free milk to global consumers.
European dairy co-op Arla Foods is teaming up with Hollywood on its latest cheese promotion.
China will soon have 200 million people with chronic illnesses and it will demand food with health benefits, said Paul McDonald, pro vice-chancellor at Massey College of Health.
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Last month we highlighted the greater volatility the global dairy industry has experienced in recent times.
Tainui Group Holdings' annual Hereford sale at Hangawera Station this month was a sellout; all 159 bulls were sold for an average $2800 per head.
Dairy Womens Network will hold its annual meeting this week with the theme celebrating success and reward for hard work.
The dairy industry has unveiled a new joint workplace action to attract skilled workers.
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