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Protecting an environment includes the economy

The role of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in New Zealand is to keep the environment and people safe, whilst enhancing lifestyle – which means considering the economy as well.

Tickled Pink

The Hound's editor was contacted by a Hawkes Bay sheep farmer about an item in the Oct 24 column on American singer Pink’s illogical and ignorant anti-wool stance.

This old mutt hears that his good mate and former chairman of failed meat industry ginger group, MIE, John McCarthy was used by Winston Peters as his ‘agriculture advisor’ during the Dutch auction held between Labour and National last month.

Wait for it

Your canine crusader reckons it is only fair to give the new government a chance.

Clean sweep

The Hound sees that former Feds spin doctor and Winston Peters’ chief of staff for the past six years, David Broome, no longer has a job.

Mapping the shift to digital farming

AgResearch’s Greg Murison believes there’s huge gains on offer from digital agriculture in terms of productivity.

AgResearch says it is starting a big programme to prepare New Zealand for the new era of digital agriculture.

Challenging future facing livestock farming

The New Zealand Institute of Primary Industry Management (NZIPIM) has appointed Craig Osborne as its new president.

The disruptive forces facing New Zealand agriculture could mean a tough future for livestock farming, says the new president of the New Zealand Institute of Primary Industry Management (NZIPIM).

Bright start to new velvet season

The new deer velvet season has opened strongly, with farmers reporting early enquiry from buyers at prices 10-15% above last season’s close.

Chinese leadership good for NZ - MPI

China's president Xi Jinping being reaffirmed as that country’s leader for the next five years is positive for New Zealand trade, says Tim Knox, MPI director of market access, policy and trade branch.