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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…
The Meat Industry Association welcomes the establishment of six industry-led Workforce Development Councils.
Farmlands cooperative has sold its nationwide real estate business to the Property Brokers chain.
OPINION: The unexpected departure of A2 Milk’s chief executive last week was an unpleasant, but timely reminder of the destruction of value often seen between the farmgate and the end market.
North Canterbury's Amuri Irrigation Company (AIC) is pressing ahead with plans for a new irrigation scheme for the Hawarden/Waikari area, following a positive response from potential users.
News of a world-first tool that gives New Zealand sheep farmers the ability to breed animals that emit less methane has been positively received locally and internationally.
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri says some key markets will soon be able to enjoy red kiwifruit.
OPINION: The groundswell supporting the restoring powers of regenerative agriculture is mostly based on examples from overseas.
Contract milking is a good introduction to self-employment, says Northland AgFirst consultant Kim Robinson.
Dairy facial eczema (FE) can cost farmers at least $100,000 each year in lost milk production, a recent study has found.
Now is the time to be proactive about managing facial eczema.
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As we approach another year’s end we again highlight our annual review of 2019 in the primary sector as seen by Rural News’ editorial team.
Despite generally strong commodity prices, farmer confidence remains at near record lows, according to the latest Agri Focus report from ANZ Bank.
The East Coast Farming Expo will return in February 2020 for a fifth round of innovation, interaction and excellence.
After a challenging year, dairy farmers will go into the festive season buoyed by high farm gate milk prices.
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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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