A step too far
OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
Federated Farmers applauds the decision of Local Government Minister, David Carter to extend the Environment Canterbury (Ecan) Commissioners term for a further three years to 2016.
Fonterra has gained Commerce Commission clearance to acquire the dairy processing assets of New Zealand Dairies Limited (in receivership). New Zealand Dairies processes raw milk at its Studholme factory near Waimate.
"Comparing the acquisition by Fonterra to the scenario where another bidder would acquire NZDL's assets, the commission is satisfied that the acquisition would not be likely to result in a substantial lessening of competition," says Commerce Commission chair Dr Mark Berry.
INDUSTRY BENCHMARKS set repeatedly by Polaris quads in ride quality show these machines to be “getting better and better,” says maker Polaris Industries.
OTAUTAU CONTRACTOR John Wild knew the saying ‘buy your last plough first’.
POWER FARMING is consolidating its brand offerings as it prepares to host at least 80 New Zealanders at Australia’s largest working field days.
DIESEL CARS were long ago the preserve of anorak wearers obsessed with fuel economy statistics that they neatly recorded in log books.
Leading meat processor and exporter Alliance Group has completed the construction of the building for a $13 million new rendering plant.
THOUGH MANY farms are in trusts, Palmerston North Crown prosecutor Ben Vanderkolk believes this creates problems in succession planning.
FONTERRA EXPECTS the current squeeze in global milk supply to lift dairy prices in coming months.
Young Farmers from all over the country will be brushing up on their agricultural skills over the coming weeks as the 2013 season of The National Bank Young Farmer Contest kicks off on September 29 with the Christchurch District Final.
More...
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is making good progress in implementing the recommendations of the recent independent review of imports of kiwifruit plant material.
The slightly easier New Zealand dollar and increased international demand combined to improve most wool prices this week, New Zealand Wool Services International Ltd's marketing manager, Paul Steel reports.
DairyNZ advises Waikato farmers on high risk soils to seek early support in light of the Waikato Regional Council's new effluent compliance monitoring process.
Development project manager for effluent, Dr Theresa Wilson, says farmers will now consider how the changes may impact them so they can prepare for the season.
Feilding store lamb prices continue to defy the odds with sizeable lifts across nearly all weights and grades.
The Hound
Save us from SAFE
OPINION: A mate of yours truly has had an absolute gutsful of the activist group SAFE.
» Connect with Rural News
Popular Reads
Two milk processing plants changing hands
Two large milk processing plants in New Zealand are changing hands.
Waikato dairy farmers enter 2025 regional council elections
Two Waikato dairy farmers and Federated Farmers leaders have thrown their hats in the ring for this year's Waikato Regional…
Farmer anger over Joy's social media post
A comment by outspoken academic Dr Mike Joy suggesting that dairy industry leaders should be hanged for nitrate contamination of…
