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OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
A $7-plus milk price for this season is almost locked in, claims ASB economist Nathaniel Keall.
The controversial National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPS-FM) will be gone and replaced within two years, the new Government has announced.
It's now official, in the coming year the value of NZ's dairy, meat and forestry exports will be down significantly - with horticulture holding its own.
A Southland dairy farmer is questioning Nestle’s offer of a small milk price premium for farmers who meet quality, safety and sustainability targets set by Fonterra.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) chair Kate Acland has been returned unopposed as a board member for another three-year term.
New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is relaunching its Chicken Scene Investigators campaign this summer in an effort to keep Kiwis healthy as they enjoy the festive season.
A chance encounter after stopping for ice cream in Ashburton 18 years ago led Eyrewell Forest couple Sue and Peter Forbes to discover a passion for alpacas.
With longer days signalling the start of the DIY season, Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is reminding landowners living in a rivers and/or drainage scheme to check if they need a Bylaw Authority before digging, planting or building.
Climate Change Commission chair Dr Rodd Carr says the new Government needs to encourage change, remove barriers and support investment that cuts climate pollution.
The Zanda McDonald Award has announced its six finalists for the 2024 accolade.
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Hosting a 14-hour live telethon is a step outside of the comfort zone for Brown Buttabean’s Dave Letele, but he still jumped at the opportunity.
Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) recently celebrated 25 years with 70 of its members and partners, past and present, at an event at Red Barn, Waikato.
Northland dairy farmer Mark Cameron has been appointed chair of Parliament’s primary production select committee.
A dairy farmer who has donated more than 5,000 mince meals to food banks is urging other farmers to think about supporting their local communities through The Big Feed live rural telethon.
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