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Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor is talking up the latest figures, which show export returns from the primary sector year topped the $53 billion mark this year - an 11% increase on the previous year.
The Ministry for Primary Industries says imported semen remains one of the possible pathways for the bacterial disease Mycoplasma bovis' entry into New Zealand.
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) says it is closely monitoring the economic situation in New Zealand’s major export meat market, China.
Claims by the Government that farmers will now get 'full credit' for all scientifically robust on farm carbon sequestration are wrong.
Farm financial management software company Figured and Heartland Bank have partnered with the aim of driving streamlined decision-making and access to lending for farmers.
Environment Southland (ES) is reporting continued improvement in winter grazing practices during 2021-22.
New research from the University of Queensland and the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) has revealed that changing the diets of pregnant sows could be key to improving animal welfare by easing heat stress.
The forestry sector continues to attract young New Zealanders, claims New Zealand Forest Services as seven applicants join the Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau – Forestry Scholarship programme.
The Big Feed is on for 2022!
If you’re in New Plymouth, it may be a tad trickier to get your hands on a Christmas ham this festive season.
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Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) has named Taranaki farmer Nicola Bryant as its 2022 Regional Leader of the Year.
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) says it supports recent calls for the Government to slow the avalanche of regulatory changes facing food and fibre producers.
Biosecurity New Zealand is warning farmers that those who don’t keep accurate NAIT records put others at risk and can hinder efforts to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis).
State farmer Pamu has set up an independent sustainability panel to bolster its commitment to sustainable farming
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