Arable advocacy?
OPINION: Spare a thought for the arable farmer, squeezed on one side by soft global prices and on the other…
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.
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.
The question of load restraint can be an issue on any ute used for work.
Alliance Group has experienced a year of challenging markets, but the business strategy is beginning to achieve results, chairman Murrat Taggart told its annual meeting yesterday.
Massey University Chancellor Chris Kelly has resigned following controversy over his comments made to Rural News concerning the Massey University Veterinary programme.
Mark Ward has been appointed as the new chief executive of the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA).
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Trade Minister Todd McClay says Japan’s passing of TPP legislation demonstrates their support for international trade liberalisation.
Massey University Chancellor Chris Kelly has come under fire over a comment he made about women veterinary graduates.
Waikato Regional Council’s Plan Change 1 "Healthy Rivers" plan was always going to be controversial.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) hopes a new breed of detector dog will produce its best biosecurity sniffers ever.
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