The country's second largest milk processor has slashed its forecast milk price range for the last third of this season by 50c.

Kate Acland, Beef + Lamb New Zealand chair told Rural News that the results of the annual meeting remits show there is "clearly not a consensus" among sheep and beef farmers on the issue of remaining within He Waka Eke Noa.

North Otago farmer Jane Smith says He Waka Eke Noa must be scrapped and Beef + Lamb NZ needs to start again with fact this time, not fiction.

Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor says National's agriculture policy will take the country backwards, not forwards.

Cutting red tape, diluting Wellington's grip on rural sector reforms, reducing the number of regulations, allowing more overseas workers into New Zealand and restoring the option of live animal exports.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand is under fire from farmers for opting to remain in He Waka Eke Noa - the primary sector's climate action partnership.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has announced an additional $25 million to help more businesses in the clean-up from the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.

The Government says it has hit another major milestone in improving connectivity for rural and remote households and businesses.

The National Party has announced what it says are sweeping changes to farm regulations.

Wool could be the secret to keeping premature babies safe and warm, says Little Miracles Trust chief executive Rachel Friend.

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