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Potential climate change trends over the next 90 years will be identified and examined in a new, multi-million dollar research project which aims to 'climate proof' New Zealand.
Federated Farmers applauds the AgResearch team for a global breakthrough on hypoallergenic milk, which could add value to new milk based exports, so long as it clears regulatory and safety approvals.
Fonterra is closing a plant in Victoria as part of a review of its Australian operations. Its manufacturing site at Cororooke will close next year.
Analysis of the genome sequence has shown pears have some surprising differences to apple at the DNA level.
Students looking to fund their agriculture or engineering studies have until October 28 to apply for one of four Ballance Agri-Nutrients scholarships.
Two farmer-owned rural traders are looking at merging their operations.
The Fonterra Shareholders Council has given its approval to TAF (trading among farmers), paving the way for Fonterra board to launch the share trading scheme.
Growers and horticulture producers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of continuing to fund their industry good organisation, HortNZ.
Fonterra Shareholders Council chairman, Ian Brown says Fonterra board's decision to retain the services of directors Henry van der Heyden and Ralph Waters into 2013 would provide stability for the introduction of Trading Among Farmers (TAF).
Waikato dairy processor Tatua has announced a final payout of $7.50/kgMS for 2011-12, easily beating Fonterra.
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The Waikato Regional Council is looking at One Plan and implications for its own water policies.
A new communications initiative from Beef + Lamb New Zealand got off to a modest start last month with "about 30" callers dialling into its first Scene + Herd conference call. That tally included media, but excluded BLNZ personnel.
The South Island offering of 14,157 bales saw a 70% clearance, New Zealand Wool Services International's marketing executive, Paul Steel reports.
Farmers in Canterbury have until next Friday to submit on a plan that has potential to severely limit their freedom to farm.
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