Are they serious?
OPINION: The Greens aren’t serious people when it comes to the economy, so let’s not spend too much on their…
AgResearch scientists are doing some ground-breaking work into the emotions of livestock.
Federated Farmers says helping its members save money and easily and securely trade stock online is behind its decision to sign a partnership with StockX.
The NZ National Fieldays Society has a new president.
The New Zealand Farm Environment Trust’s new General Manager James Ryan is looking forward to the challenges the new job will bring.
The long-running hotly contested Silver Fern Farms (SFF) and Shanghai Maling partnership is now complete.
Rural Women NZ’s new president Fiona Gower says she wants to stimulate communication and shake off any stuffiness in their image.
Another year has almost passed us by – again – and it is time for the annual review of 2016 in the primary sector as seen by the Rural News editorial team.
Some North Canterbury farmers are daring to hope the worst of the region’s record-breaking drought is over.
New Zealand's primary exports will be down slightly next year, but will quickly pick up in 2018.
Fonterra chairman John Wilson says a strong cooperative is able to support farmers when times are tough.
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Massey University tried to limit the damage from Kelly’s comments, with outgoing vice-chancellor Steve Maharey sending an email to all staff saying:
A level playing field is what Horticulture NZ, Federated Farmers and other primary organisations want from a judicial review of Waikato’s ‘healthy rivers’ plan change.
The Rural News journalist who wrote the story about Massey chancellor Chris Kelly commenting on the state of the veterinary profession says he’s gutted at the outcome of the story.
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy retained his portfolio in the new Cabinet unveiled by Prime Minister Bill English yesterday.
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