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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…
OPINION: It’s hard work as a strong wool grower but I firmly believe New Zealand wool is on its way to reinventing itself.
The Government’s proposal to reduce future international tourism visitor numbers post Covid-19 to concentrate on higher spending visitors may solve one problem but create others, according to Lincoln University researchers.
United Flower Growers (UFG) have teamed up with florists across New Zealand and the NZ Peony Society to campaign for mental health funds.
Southern councils and health providers are joining forces to make it easier for rural communities to get vaccinated.
The Government's decision to push through its 'Three Waters' reforms despite widespread opposition is being slammed by farmers and politicians.
Westpac NZ and Pāmu claim they have signed New Zealand’s most comprehensive Sustainability-Linked Loan to date, also the largest in the agricultural sector, and the first involving a state-owned enterprise.
Primary industries stakeholders are welcoming the new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom announced today.
Comprehensive, inclusive and high quality and providing fantastic opportunities for our exporters.
German manufacturer Krone has opened a new testing facility at its Lingen site.
German farm machinery manufacturer Horsch says it is at an advanced stage of developing its aptly named Robo autonomous planter.
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Italian manufacturer Faresin recently previewed its new FS range of telehandlers.
While much of urban Australia has its chin on its chest because of Covid, out in the countryside the arrival of rain, decent crops and a government write-back allowance has put a smile back on many farmers and rural supply companies - not least machinery dealers.
Boehringer Ingelheim says it will stop manufacturing locally-produced livestock ruminant products in New Zealand by late 2022 - ending more than 50 years of local production.
A Hawera farmer is one of several farmers who has recently been convicted for failing to register his animals under the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) scheme.
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