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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…
Kiwifruit and fresh produce handler Seeka will be bouncing back strongly from a big financial loss in 2023.
Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) chief executive Dr Alison Stewart is stepping down in June this year after seven years in the role.
A significant rise in Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction last week has prompted one bank to lift its forecast milk price for the season to above Fonterra's mid-point.
The downturn in the farming sector - especially sheep and beef - is having a detrimental impact on the agricultural aviation sector.
The first phase of a Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) investigation into allegations of mistreatment of sheep connected to shearing practices has been completed.
According to Biosecurity New Zealand, legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the South Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe will remain in place until mid-February.
More than 260 people gathered at Muller Station in Marlborough recently to celebrate the 2024 Westpac + OsGro Marlborough Farmer of the Year winner.
RWNZ has opened nominations for the position of a North Island board member.
New student research from the University of Canterbury in partnership with Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) could improve knowledge surrounding the risk of wildfire.
New Zealand’s free trade deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has now been signed.
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Former Federated Farmers national vice president Karen Williams has been appointed the new chief executive of Irrigation New Zealand.
Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says that events over the last few weeks have highlighted the importance of a strong biosecurity system.
Nick Beeby has been appointed as the new chief executive of the New Zealand Meat Board (NZMB).
Despite conditions in the farm machinery industry, which can only be described as difficult, the German-headquartered Claas Group has reported net sales of €5 billion for the 2024 financial, around €1.1 billion, or 19% lower than the corresponding period in 2023.
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