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Kiwifruit’s bright outlook

There's gold for New Zealand growers in Zespri’s SunGold kiwifruit.

Spuds rot in wet

Some Pukekohe potato growers are reporting up to 30% losses due to rot, says Potatoes NZ chief executive Chris Claridge.

‘Arrogant’ scientists chided

The government's chief science advisor warns that some scientists in New Zealand use their scientific standing to make claims well beyond available evidence and their own expertise.

Some up, some down, some firm

Lamb, sheep and deer prices are likely to remain firm, but cow and bull prices could soften, according to the Alliance Group’s projections for the new season.

Growers take a hit

Vegetable growers will be taking a hit from lost production this year because of the wet weather, says Horticulture NZ’s chief executive Mike Chapman.

Water tax ‘won’t be effective’

IrrigationNZ chief executive Andrew Curtis.

Irrigators say they are looking forward to continuing to develop a constructive and productive working relationship with the new government.

Winston’s decision: what farmers think

The internet is awash with farmers furious at Winston Peters’ decision to back a New Zealand First/Labour coalition.

Farmers ready to work together

Katie Milne, Federated Farmers national president.

Farmers are ready to engage and work with the new coalition government, says Federated Farmers.

The last single-focus Effluent Expo?

The sixth Effluent Expo that took place earlier this week at the Claudelands Event Centre in Hamilton, looks like it might be the last single-focus event.

Farmers applaud retiring commissioner

Farmers have thanked the outgoing Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright for her service.

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$40,000 MPI funding to get high value ginseng exporting

South Waikato ginseng producer Maraeroa is now ready to approach potential investors after receiving up to $40,000 funding from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

Getting a taste of consumers

A new study will test consumers’ awareness of NZ red meat and gain an understanding of the attributes that are important to them.

The red meat sector wants to know what attributes in beef and lamb products are important to key consumers and how it influences their purchase decisions.