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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…
In the lead up to lambing season, farmers are being advised not to blanket drench ewes, particularly with long-acting drench products.
Mark and Jane Johnson have been named 2022 Regional Supreme Winners in the East Coast Balance Farm Environment Awards.
Results from a recent study have shown red meat is a better source of protein than a processed plant-based alternative.
New Zealand’s arable industry is on the hunt for its ‘tall poppies’ – not to chop them down but to celebrate their achievements and to inspire others.
As predicted by Rural News, New Zealand and the EU have concluded an historic and long awaited free trade agreement – a deal which Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says will save us $100 million in tariffs in the first year the deal takes effect and a further $10 million in the future.
New Zealand cheesemakers celebrated their annual awards last night in Hamilton but woke up this morning facing the potential loss of key cheese names.
A new history of New Zealand’s sheep and beef sector released this week outlines the achievements of the red meat industry over the past 25 years and its contribution to the national economy.
The food and fibre sector acknowledged its people and leadership at last night’s 2022 Primary Industries Good Employer Awards, says Acting Minister of Agriculture Meka Whaitiri.
New rules fall short of delivering a level playing field when overseas investors buy New Zealand farmland for forestry, farmers say.
New Zealand wool scourer WoolWorks will contribute $2.4 million over the next three years to support the new industry good organisation Wool Impact Ltd.
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Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) chair Linda Cooper has stepped down after three years serving the charitable trust.
Ag Work NZ, a work placement initiative, aims to fill New Zealand’s farm worker and tractor driver shortages.
Nominations are now open for the 26th Environment Southland Community awards.
The AgriKidsNZ Grand Final is expected to be a hot competition, with 63 competitors all battling it out for the national title in Whangarei from the 7th to 8th July.
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