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…
Despite a strengthening NZ dollar, the varied selection at this week's South Island auction attracted strong support.
New rules that will give the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) greater visibility of the welfare of animals being exported from New Zealand will come into force on August 25, 2016, MPI announced.
Federated Farmers fully backs the target to completely eradicate introduced predators from New Zealand by 2050 announced by the government.
The food we eat and how it is produced is never far from the news.
T&G Global is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Barsi as president of its T&G North American pipfruit business through its subsidiary (EPI).
The honey bee is causing land values to shoot up in 'manuka-friendly' regions.
Kiwifruit exports rose $105 million (47%) in the year to June 2016 to reach $331 million, Statistics New Zealand says.
Trade Minister Todd McClay has reiterated the Government has sought and received assurances from the Chinese Government that any competition issues would not impact on trade between the two countries.
Farmer confidence has picked up slightly since surveyed last in January but remains weak, according to Federated Farmers' July 2016 Farm Confidence Survey.
Meat exporter Alliance Group has dispatched a new range of market-ready retail packs to China.
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Federated Farmers wants a plan to attract the world's top scientists to New Zealand to concentrate on those who will work on primary sector initiatives and the environment.
Silver Fern Farms chairman Rob Hewett says it fully supports the 50:50 partnership with Shanghai Maling.
As children return to school after the holidays, Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) reminds drivers to stick to the law and slow down to 20km/h when passing a stopped school bus.
ACC and WorkSafe New Zealand have launched the inaugural 'Reducing Harm in New Zealand Workplaces Action Plan'.
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