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OPINION: Demand for red meat is booming, while it seems the heyday of plant-based protein is well past its 'best…
Three agribusiness leaders, with over 70 years’ combined service to co-operatives, were recognised at last night’s Cooperative Business NZ awards.
Wednesday, 25 November 2020 09:20
Investment in genomic science to farmers benefit, says LIC
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Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) says their investment in genomic science has increased returns for dairy farmers.
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The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Sustainable Food & Fibres Futures Fund will invest in a project to assess the viability of larger scale production of spirulina in New Zealand.
Southland drystock farmer Bernadette Hunt has scooped the 2020 primary industry’s leadership award.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has acknowledged the key role of the primary industries sector over the last nine months.
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Red meat farmers are being warned to brace themselves for a dip in market returns.
Higgins Shearing, Marlborough, was named the Supreme Award winner at the NZI Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) Business Awards last night.
The Government is giving $6 million to farmer-led catchment groups in Canterbury and Otago to improve water health.
OPINION: Fuelling things up is a constant part of our everyday lives on the farm.
Ill thrift is a term used to describe when stock grow at a slower growth rate than expected, given their feed allocation.
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WIith an increasing focus on reducing chemical herbicides, largely because of crop resistance and a potential build-up of residues, new methods of weed control are appearing.
Austrian tillage and seed drill manufacturer Pöttinger has expanded its range of Aerosem pneumatic seed drills, with the addition of 4 metre and 5 metre folding versions units with a front hopper.
Following three years of testing with clients worldwide, Ireland-based manufacturer McHale has added a bigger model to its range of variable-chamber round balers with the new V8 series.
New Zealanders will be invited to take part in a major research programme to assess the health and wellbeing benefits of eating pasture-raised beef and lamb, compared to alternatives.
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OPINION: The previous government spent too much during the Covid-19 pandemic, despite warnings from officials, according to a briefing released…
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