A step too far
OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
The New Zealand Agritech Story launched last week by Trade and Enterprise will make a key difference for export companies in the $1.5 billion sector, says an industry leader.
A Canterbury district council wants a rewrite of proposed regional council rules for excluding stock from waterways.
The Government’s proposed nitrogen target for mid-Canterbury isn’t attainable, says Canterbury dairy farmer and industry leader Colin Glass.
Hackles rose over freshwater issues at a packed public meeting in Christchurch earlier this month.
Fonterra is rejecting a Government proposal for five-metre fencing setbacks on all dairy farms.
It's time for New Zealand to pause in its approach to freshwater, Synlait founder John Penno says.
A Golden Bay couple are calling for an ‘omnibus’ to carry school pupils and the public together to improve road safety and better connect rural communities.
An open letter of concern by Chris Garland about farmers and the environment has gone viral.
Horticulture is again the star in primary exports revenue growth, says MPI’s Situation and Outlook September update.
Sheep farmers could be joining the National Animal Identification and Traceability (NAIT) scheme within 18 months.
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Regional New Zealand will benefit most from changes to employer assisted visa settings, says BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope.
Dairy and red meat farmer lobbies want Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to back their climate change initiative rather than impose a farmer levy.
Job losses could be announced by Fonterra this week, says investment advisor Jeremy Sullivan, of Hamilton Hindin Greene.
With an estimated $1 million of taxpayer funds already spent on Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor’s Primary Sector Council (PSC), the nebulous body has still yet to deliver anything tangible.
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