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Working on the formula for China

Too many infant formulas in the China market are confusing consumers.

Chinese regulators are cracking down on infant formula brands, saying too many brands are confusing consumers.

No GE – dumb!

Locking ourselves out of the world by being GE-free is “just dumb”, Potatoes New Zealand chief executive Chris Claridge says.

Federated Farmers in the red?

Speculation about the state of Federated Farmers’ financial position has some sources claiming it is facing a deficit of up to $700,000 this year.

Brexit focus for Beef + Lamb NZ

“There is absolutely no question that Brexit is something we are focused on,” says Beef + Lamb NZ chairman James Parsons.

Sweet returns for honey

Export revenue for New Zealand pure honey reached a record $315 million for the year ended 2016, up 35% on the previous year.

Council to look at submissions deadline

The Waikato Regional Council will hold an extraordinary meeting on Monday to consider calls to extend submission deadline on Healthy Rivers/Wai Ora plan.

South Island Farmer of the Year ends 30-year run

2016 competition winners Neil and Lyn Campbell.

The South Island Farmer of the Year competition will fold this year.

Power Farming powers up southern presence

Power Farming managing director Geoff Maber and wife Linda cut the ribbon at the opening.

Tractor sales in New Zealand in 2016 mirrored 2015, the slack in dairy areas having been compensated by greater fortunes in Auckland, Bay of Plenty and Hawkes Bay.