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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…
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.
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.
The Māori Trustee says the Government response to the HWEN proposal on dealing with agricultural gasses will disproportionally disadvantage Māori landowners and doesn’t provide a solution for this inequity.
There is widespread anger and disbelief among farming leaders over the actions of MPI and MfE within the He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN) partnership.
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The winners of the annual New Zealand Fencing Competition (NZFC) held annually at Fieldays were announced last week after a fierce battle between competitors from across New Zealand.
The Canterbury Mayoral Forum says they are disappointed by the inadequate timeframe given to provide submissions on the Natural and Built Environment Bill and the Spatial Planning Bill.
Wool scourers WoolWorks New Zealand recently welcomed Minister of Customs Meka Whaitiri to its Napier plant to celebrate a milestone for an important exports scheme.
New Zealand-based company Wool Source has teamed with lipstick brand Karen Murrell to create a new avenue for strong wool – a lipstick coloured with wool keratin-based pigment.
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