A step too far
OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
We will be able to work with America on trade, says Trade Minister Todd McClay.
Alliance Group’s business strategy is paying dividends with a $9.8 million distribution to farmer shareholders on the back of an improved financial result.
Experts are echoing the Prime Minister John Key’s concerns about Trans Pacific Partnership under a Trump administration.
When you think of a wastewater treatment plant, a tree-lined entrance with perfectly manicured lawns and livestock grazing in the distance is probably not a setting that comes to mind.
A free online tool used in the fight against invasive pests and weeds is experiencing a surge in new interest as farmers seek to ward off infestations that can mean millions of dollars in lost earnings.
The time is up for famers to become health and safety compliant.
The Ministry for Primary Industries will introduce two new mobile biosecurity x-ray machines this summer to help keep fruit fly and other destructive pests out of New Zealand.
Federated Farmers is pleased to see the Government getting on with the job of reforming resource management legislation.
Vegetables NZ yesterday signed an agreement with Government to better protect the fresh vegetable growers it represents in managing biosecurity procedures.
Five years ago, a small team of tech enthusiasts laid the groundwork for a new primary industry event for Australasia, MobileTECH.
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The US sharemarket has “largely priced in a Clinton victory”, says the NZIER, but what impact would an upset win to Donald Trump have on our economy?
Canterbury irrigators are being reminded to only turn their irrigators on when necessary as on-going wet and relatively cold temperatures in many parts of the region reduce the requirement for early season irrigation.
With shearing getting underway, former world champion shearer Sir David Fagan is encouraging farmers to work with their shearers to manage injury risks.
Discussions held with Waikato Federated Farmers members have revealed significant concerns about the impact of the Waikato Regional Council's proposed 'Plan Change One'.
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