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Federated Farmers arable chair David Birkett said he was hugely impressed by the calibre and commitment of this year's winners of the Arable Awards in seven categories.
Marton's Simon Nitschke has scooped the pool winning both Maize Farmer of the Year and Arable Farmer of the Year at the recent 2024 Arable Awards in Christchurch.
PGG Wrightson chief executive Stephen Guerin says the agriculture sector remains in a tough spot.
Sheep and cattle numbers continue to decline, and this year's drought hasn't helped, according to Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ).
State-owned farmer Pamu (brand name for Landcorp) recorded a net loss after tax of $26 million for year ending June 30, 2024, compared to a $9m loss the prior year.
Moves are underway for farmers and Māori in Southland to try and resolve and get clarity over what appears to be a controversial section of the proposed Gore District Plan.
Biosecurity New Zealand has placed import restrictions on tomato seed imports from Australia after the detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus at two South Australian growing properties.
Sir Lockwood Smith is full of praise for the efficiency of the sheep industry, saying they have done a great job over the years.
Farmer and former politician Sir Lockwood Smith is questioning the way that methane emissions from livestock are measured in NZ.
Synlait is hoping that its proposed recapitalisation plan will help retain its spooked farmer supplier base.
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What a difference a year can make.
Red meat farmers are in "a slightly better place" than they were a year ago, according to Beef+Lamb NZ chief economist Andrew Burtt.
Environment Southland says its regional climate change strategy is taking shape.
News that Winstone Pulp International is proposing to cease operations at its two New Zealand mills has been labelled as ‘terrible’ for the Rangitīkei, says the region’s MP Suze Redmayne.
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