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Earnings boost for PGW

Rural services company PGG Wrightson says it expects an EBITDA of $60m.

Rural services company PGG Wrightson (PGW) has lifted its 2023 earnings guidance on the back of solid fourth quarter trading.

Building relationships Ag envoy's big focus

NZ’s new special agriculture trade envoy Hamish Marr.

It's all about relationships.

Tough times on farm

Last week, Westpac slashed its forecast milk price by $1.10 to $7.80/kgMS.

Dairy farmers are taking additional work off farm to keep up with rising interest costs and falling milk prices.

Seven-way battle for two Farmland board seats

Seven candidates are vying for two director positions on Farmlands' board.

Voting is underway for rural trader, Farmlands’ director elections.

National wild goat hunting comp launched

Increased hunter efforts could reduce the damage wild goats can cause to native plants.

The New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA) in conjunction with the Department of Conservation (DOC) have launched a new National Wild Goat Hunting competition.

Keep boundary fences secure - NZ Police

In the past four weeks, Police have received 36 complaints of wandering stock on the roads.

Police in the Waitematā North district are urging landowners to ensure their fences are secure after several complaints about wandering stock.

Bad season for maize

The latest Arable Industry Marketing Initiative (AIMI) report estimates a 2023 maize grain harvest of 164,400 tonnes.

For many North Island maize growers, the 2022/23 season has been one to forget and for some, it has been a financial disaster.

Biosecurity NZ responds to rising passenger volumes

Biosecurity New Zealand officers have been experiencing high volumes of arriving travelers, particularly at Auckland Airport.

A container of dead tarantulas and 28 mangoes are among the items found by Biosecurity New Zealand quarantine officers at the border as passenger arrivals climb.

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OPINION: The Hound is bitterly disappointed to learn that the Ministry of Education has awarded an American company the contract to install nylon carpet in 800 rural schools around the country.

OPINION: Your old mate understands that there is quite a bit of discontent among farmer shareholders about two of the country's biggest dairy and meat co-operatives over their 'behind the scenes' lobbying actions on ag emissions.