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Despite last week’s drop in global dairy prices, consensus is emerging among economists that the season’s milk price will end up near $9/kgMS.
Could there finally be positive news for the red meat sector after a period of challenging economic conditions?
Beef + Lamb NZ chair Kate Acland believes that after some challenging years, there are some positive signs in the market for red meat farmers.
A new technology company has been formed which will help New Zealand’s farmers and primary sector better understand and capitalise on their natural vegetation and biodiversity.
Farmers are overjoyed to see a halt to freshwater farm plans put in place by the previous government.
ACT MP Mark Cameron says the Government is bringing common sense “back in the room” by halting the rollout of freshwater farm plans.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has launched its Rural Leadership Advancement Scholarship.
A study examining the recovery of land covered by silt during Cyclone Gabrielle last year could provide critical insights on how to manage recovery from the storm.
The Government is pausing the rollout of freshwater farm plans until system improvements are finalised.
Farm and forestry operator Craigmore Sustainables is growing its horticulture presence with two recent apple orchard acquisitions.
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Ballance Agri-Nutrients is offering fixed price nitrogen to farmer shareholders from September.
A Hawke’s Bay fruit and vegetable grower has described the Government’s plan to review regulations around genetic modification as rushed.
Horticulture export revenue is expected to reach a record $7.1 billion in the year to 30 June 2024 and is rapidly heading towards $8 billion.
Wool carpet and rug manufacturer Bremworth says it’s emerging from a period of significant transformation, rebuilding from damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle and moving away from synthetics to the production of wool carpets and rugs.
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