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Federated Farmers president for Rotorua/Taupo region, Alan Wills, says by and large dairy farmers are in good shape.
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says an independent study shows Primary Growth Partnerships (PGP) can generate $6.4 billion by 2025.
The Canterbury A&P Show is celebrating 10 years of their gift lamb competition.
European consumption growth of 'non-staple' fruits like kiwifruit and branded premium apples represent good news for New Zealand's horticulture sector, says Rabobank’s senior fruit vegetable and floriculture analyst Cindy van Rijswick.
Fruit exporters helped boost wholesale trade sales in the June 2016 quarter, Statistics NZ says.
Consumers will buy New Zealand produce based on taste, price and convenience; the ‘clean, green’ image may not be so much a factor, says a visiting European expert.
Food producers and growers should try out new lines of produce, says Nadia Lim, co-founder for My Food Bag.
Success for the New Zealand primary sector depends on exporting higher-value products to the world’s most affluent consumers.
New Zealand's kiwifruit industry is lauded these days for its recovery from Psa. This innovative, well-organised industry has orchardists, scientists, marketers and distributors working well together.
Agcarm and Apiculture New Zealand have announced the release of a campaign to increase awareness of the importance of keeping bees safe by using agrichemicals responsibly.
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NZ Young Farmers and Careers New Zealand formally document their relationship and commitment to promoting careers in the primary industry.
Many rural women feel isolated and that they are often wasting their skills and education in the farm environment, says a study.
Zespri's total sales revenue for the 2015/16 season grew to hit a record high of $1.9 billion, up 22% from the previous season.
A committee made up of river iwi governors and Waikato regional councillors has agreed to recommend a proposed plan change for the Waikato and Waipa rivers to the regional council for consideration.
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