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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…
Prior to the 2018 harvest, New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc. (NZKGI) warned of looming labour shortages over the next 10 years.
Ravensdown’s Primary Growth Partnership programme has been extended so that research outputs will be valid for 90% of hill country.
The Ministry of Primary Industries says at risk apple and stonefruit plant material imported from a US testing facility must be appropriately contained or destroyed.
Māori sheep and beef farmers are being urged to enter the Ahuwhenua Trophy, Te Puni Kōkiri Excellence in Māori Farming Award 2019 for Sheep and Beef.
Two Ballance Agri-Nutrients farmer-elected directors are stepping down this year.
Celebrate those helping to keep our flora, fauna and vital primary sectors safe by nominating them for New Zealand Biosecurity Awards.
Shareholders of farm nutrient supplier Ballance Agri-Nutrients will pocket an average rebate of $4,500 this Friday.
The US Government is rolling out US$12 billion worth of aid to farmers caught up in trade wars, triggered by President Donald Trump.
The Crown has filed a notice of appeal in the Court of Appeal against the High Court's decision in the Psa litigation.
Zespri chairman Peter McBride has been awarded horticulture’s premier award, the Bledisloe Cup.
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The 2018 grape harvest has jumped on the 2017 level, according to the ASB Bank.
State-owned Landcorp Faming Limited (Pamu) is expecting a $14 million boost in full-year revenues on the back of higher-than-expected milk and meat prices.
Whilst New Zealand’s rural and lifestyle communities seem to have a better awareness of the “physical” safety issues of farm equipment, PTO shafts and ATVs, in many cases other, “more invisible” safety issues can be overlooked.
John Deere has announced several updates to its S-series headers for 2019, to improve performance, ride quality and small grain harvesting efficiency.
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