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The meat industry is launching a campaign in China to make consumers aware of the unique health attributes of New Zealand's grass-fed animal meat.
MPI director-general Ray Smith acknowledges the tough times that sheep and beef farmers are going through in terms of loss of profitability and says he's been to many of the regions hammered by weather events. He describes the situation as heartbreaking.
A stalwart of rural journalism, David Anderson, has died at home in Timaru following a prolonged illness.
A warning to the red meat sector that competition in many of its key markets is heating up.
The real winner of this year’s FMG Young Farmer Region-off have been the regional communities.
Farmer confidence has fallen despite the new Government repealing and rewriting some contentious regulations.
The global push to reduce farm methane emissions is threatening to become both a market trait and a trade barrier issue, warns Beef+Lamb NZ genetics specialist Dr Jason Archer.
Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) chief executive Nadine Tunley says the industry-good body’s support for growers has proven to be multifaceted.
Former Federated Farmers immigration spokesman and Waikato farmer Chris Lewis is questioning Immigration New Zealand's (INZ) accredited employer scheme.
Dairy farming leader Richard McIntyre is contesting the 2024 DairyNZ director elections.
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Opportunities for passionate, future-focused farmers to apply their governance experience are available at DairyNZ, with the Board of Directors nominations now open.
Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the Government welcomes news that NZTA has begun work to replace nine priority bridges across New Zealand.
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) worries New Zealand Post will stop providing mail services to the rural communities of Mapua and Upper Moutere.
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones is set to hold a series of nationwide summits to discuss regional priorities, aspirations and opportunities.
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