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New research by Waikato-based consultants suggests dairy farmers don’t need blunt tools proposed in the Government’s agricultural emissions proposal to meet climate change targets.
One of the country’s leading commercial vegetable growers says there are a lot of positives happening in the sector and it needs to get these out to the public.
The Breast Cancer Foundation NZ (BCFNZ) has launched a new fundraising campaign which seeks to expand its early detection education programme into more rural and isolated communities.
Fonterra's share and unit prices should get a boost from an orderly implementation of the co-operative’s new capital structure, says Jarden head of research Arie Dekker.
A claim lodged with the Waitangi Tribunal has thwarted the plan to buy a large North Island sheep and beef farm to prevent it being planted in pine trees.
Wool carpet manufacturer Bremworth says Covid-19 has helped accelerate a trend towards more natural fibres.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand has called on the Government to shelve plans to finalise decisions around the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity.
Another kick in the guts for rural nurses.
Former Fonterra director Donna Smit says meeting sustainability targets remains one of the biggest challenges facing New Zealand dairy farmers.
A new report on climate change has found that agile farm management will be critical in reducing emissions and adapting to climate change.
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Some early rain on the opening day meant less of a crowd poured into the Mystery Creek site last week.
Taranaki entrepreneur, Jenni Matheson is a vegan who loves using vegetables for breakfast, lunch, dinner and now dessert.
Being able to pay a return to farmer shareholders for the first time in four years is down to a team effort, says Farmlands chief executive Tanya Houghton.
In its submission to the Government, Beef+Lamb NZ has rejected the Government’s proposed agricultural emissions pricing system.
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