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Federated Farmers believes the investment of $3.4 million into the Hurunui Water Project by Crown Irrigation Investments will ensure the future resilience of North Canterbury.
Record-high stock levels are set to keep worldwide food prices low during 2017 even as inflation starts to rise in many developed economies, says a major report from Rabobank.
Full credit to the Inland Revenue Department for telling people to look after themselves and their families first and foremost, rather than worrying about not meeting their tax obligations.
At the end of a record-breaking 2016 season, Zespri is releasing another 400ha of its gold kiwifruit variety SunGold next year.
Buy Pure New Zealand has announced it is going to work with and organise eight New Zealand certified organic and fair trade brands to participate in one of Asia’s leading organic expos.
An increase of 1000 seasonal workers announced by Government today brings some welcome relief to the growing horticulture industry.
Our small but hardy honey bees are under siege from a range of pests and diseases.
News of plans to upgrade New Zealand’s free trade agreement with China should open trade doors for more timber exports to China.
The newly launched Biosecurity 2025 Direction Statement will shape the long-term future of biosecurity in New Zealand, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy.
AgResearch scientists are looking into how common pests in New Zealand are fighting back against traditional measures to control them – and whether it all comes back to evolution.
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Damaged beehives, bee losses, and difficulty in accessing isolated hives are just some of the challenges Upper South Island beekeepers have faced since the earthquake hit last week.
Ministry for Primary Industries staff have intercepted four Queensland fruit fly larvae at Wellington airport, stopping the dangerous pest from making a home in New Zealand.
A week out from the 7.8 earthquake, offers of help logged with the Federated Farmers 0800 FARMING line have topped 300.
Feds' general policy manager, Nick Clark says rural district councils affected by the earthquake will need considerable funding assistance from central government to get their infrastructure back in action.
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