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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…
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No Federated Farmers conference would be complete without the injection of a little politics.
The main beneficiaries of the EU FTA will be kiwifruit, onions, honey, wine and seafood.
Planning is already underway to make exporters aware of the opportunities of the recently signed free trade agreement between NZ and the EU.
New Zealand's first female FMG Young Farmer of the Year recipient Emma Poole hopes to be an inspiration for other women in the sector.
Farmer confidence remains deep in negative territory, according to the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence survey.
Former PGG Wrightson (PGW) chair Lee Joo Hai, who is fighting charges filed under Singapore securities legislation, is leaving the rural service company’s board.
Fonterra farmers are up in arms about plans to review its Farm Source retail business that could reduce face-to- face interaction with shareholders.
Rural lobby group Groundswell NZ says biodiversity will be the biggest loser if the Government's new biodiversity legislation is passed.
Farmers and rural consultants participating in the Waimakariri district “Next Generation Farming” pilot study, say the process “opened their eyes” to possibilities for improvement in farm businesses, but was also challenging.
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Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty has announced further appointments to the Government Inquiry into the response to the 2023 North Island severe weather events.
Waikato farmer Emma Poole says she is “absolutely buzzing” after being named the 55th FMG Young Farmer of the Year, making her the contest’s first-ever female champion.
Fruit and vegetable farmers and beekeepers are welcoming the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) today.
NZPork says it is pleased with recommendations from Parliament’s Regulations Review Committee to explore clearer labelling regarding the country of origin for pork.
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