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Zespri will release 2068ha of Gold3, a commercialised kiwifruit variety with tolerance to Psa, as the next stage of its recovery pathway from the devastating vine disease.
AgResearch's role in the changing face of farming is the theme for AgResearch's stand in the Premier Feature area at this year's National Agricultural Fieldays at Mystery Creek.
New Zealand already feeds about 20 million people around the world on top of our own population -- and has the potential to feed more, a University of Waikato expert says.
Rural Women New Zealand is calling on the Minister of Education to gift or lease closed rural schools to local communities, and has requested a meeting with Minister Hekia Parata to discuss the proposal.
Officially opened by Minister of Primary Industries, David Carter, day one of Australasia's largest rural tradeshow saw over 27,000 flock to Mystery Creek Events Centre yesterday in Hamilton.
Demand for store lambs waned at Temuka a bit on Monday as some lines may have been a tad too longer term for the market.
Dairy prices at the latest global dairy trade auction rebounded by 13.5%, a stark contrast to the falls seen in the previous three auctions.
A bumper production season for NZ and Australian dairy farmers has been great for farm incomes, but has also put some downward pressure on market prices.
Appointment to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) means Matthew Stone from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) will take a lead role in ensuring New Zealand fulfils its international animal health obligations.
Primary sector export revenue is expected to decline in 2012/13, a Ministry for Primary Industries report shows.
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A commitment to maintaining land and resources for future generations was a strong theme at Saturday's final of the prestigious 2012 Ahuwhenua Trophy – Bank of New Zealand Maori Excellence in Farming competition which was won by the Kapenga M Trust from Rotorua.
Foreign land ownership, food prices and super farms are all hot topics at the moment – and they all hinge on the vital importance of agriculture and land-based industries to the New Zealand economy.
The number of biosecurity officers and detector dogs slashed since National took office poses a serious threat to New Zealand's horticulture and agriculture industries, says Labour's biosecurity spokesperson Damien O'Connor.
iFarm's monthly Market Outlook report for beef is forecasting prices for bull and steer to peak around $4.60-$4.65/kg this spring.
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