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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…
The launch of a new tech start-up and social enterprise is set to provide a significant boost for New Zealand's sustainably sourced wool sales.
Farmers are doing their bit to help needy families this Christmas.
New Zealand’s newest state-of-the-art dairy processing plant will be built by GEA NZ Ltd.
More Waikato farmers are taking their eye off the ball when it comes to effluent management, says Waikato Regional Council.
Southland farmers are being praised for maintaining high environmental compliance during the 2020-21 monitoring year.
State farmer Pamu (formerly Landcorp) has appointed Mark Leslie as its new chief executive.
Agricultural recycling business Plasback has come a long way since it collected its first consignment of used silage wrap from South Cantebury farmers John and Noelie Peters in 2007.
Rural vets are being reminded not to accept more emergency calls than what they can handle.
While many around the country are embarking on their annual Christmas break, it will be business as usual for the country's second largest milk processor.
The Veterinary Council of New Zealand (VCNZ) is being urged to reintroduce practical exams that will allow overseas vets to work here.
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New Zealand is ending 2021 with three active confirmed cases of Mycoplasma bovis.
Milk processor Open Country Dairy (OCD) is on track to pay its suppliers a record milk price.
Earthworms improve the general condition of farming soils, reduce surface runoff of contaminants from pasture and prevent soil erosion.
Ham has been named New Zealand’s most popular meat for the 2021 Christmas feast.
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