New Zealand is adopting a top-heavy regulatory approach similar to the European Union, according to former High Commissioner and Trade Minister Sir Lockwood Smith.

The productive and primary sector appears to be well placed to deal with the Alert Level Four settings according to the Director General of MPI, Ray Smith.

Economists are suddenly divided over whether the official cash rate will rise this afternoon.

Herd improvement company LIC says some of its services are deemed essential and will continue during the Level 4 lockdown.

WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding businesses that regularly servicing and maintenance quad bikes can save lives.

Ballance Agri-Nutrients (Ballance) has announced a nationwide programme of sponsorships intended to foster and celebrate scientific and innovative thinking among New Zealand primary and secondary school students.

Food prices were up 1.3% in July 2021 compared with June 2021, say Statistics NZ.

The Government has announced it will help develop improved tools to manage and estimate on-farm nutrient loss after an independent Science Advisory Panel identified shortcomings with the Overseer software.

While there is still a major reliance on diesel engines, global tractor manufacturer John Deere is paying close attention to the electric route.

Case New Holland Industrial (CNHI) – parent company of the New Holland, Case IH and Steyr brands – has announced it is to buy out Raven Industries in the US.

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