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PGG Wrightson has recommitted to continuing its support for the IHC Calf & Rural Scheme.
PGG Wrightson (PGW) reported its second- strongest trading performance in recent years – with all its business units, except real estate, making solid contributions.
Fonterra is no longer docking farmer milk cheques for minor milk quality downgrades, within the Fat Evaluation Index (FEI) grading system, until further notice.
South Canterbury farmers are worried about continuing to farm their land, with a local council bringing in rules around the Sites and Areas of Significance to Māori (SASM).
Alliance says China is key to any stability in the lamb market.
World champion New Zealand rugby player and Beef + Lamb Ambassador, Stacey Waaka went up against world-record-holding sheep shearer Sacha Bond in a series of athletic tests last week at Massey University’s Auckland campus.
Dr Liz Shackleton has been appointed chief executive of Animal and Plant Health New Zealand.
An innovative Canterbury pig farmer and committed industry leader has been recognised for his contribution to New Zealand’s pork sector with an industry Lifetime Achievement Award.
Meat processor and exporter Alliance Group concedes it is facing tough global market conditions with both weaker demand and pricing.
A large New Zealand trade delegation is in India this week - but don't expect any major trade deals.
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Wairoa Mayor Craig Little says the succession of Recovery Ministers who have resigned or left has not made his life easy.
Leading Wairoa farmer and businessman, Fenton Wilson says if ever there was a time to demonstrate the need for NZ to get its roading infrastructure into the 21st century, it's now.
I've driven up State Highway 2, the east coast road between Napier and Wairoa, many times but nothing had prepared me for this latest trip.
"The roads into our town are so fragile that another storm could take them out at any time."
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