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Zespri brand kiwifruit has become a symbol of status and wealth in China.
KPMG's global head of agriculture Ian Proudfoot, who is British, says the outcome of the Brexit referendum was plain to see for several months.
Beef + Lamb NZ's new market development proposals have to go out to affected staff for consultation because it will require some team restructuring, says chairman James Parsons.
Work could start as soon as September on the Ruataniwha water storage scheme if consents and land requirements fall into the place.
Three of New Zealand's leading independent wool brokers seek to reassure growers that the disappointing sale last week is likely to be a blip due to a perfect storm of events.
Prime Minister John Key's visit to the UK and Europe last week was good timing given the Brexit decision.
Local meat processor Blue Sky Meats (BSM) has reported a $2 million loss, blaming it on bad timing.
The existing board structure of Beef + Lamb NZ (BLNZ) works well and perceived conflicts of interest over processor-nominated directors is not an issue, claims chairman James Parsons.
Representing a rural area on Auckland's 'super city' council can be "mind boggling" at times, says Auckland councillor Penny Webster.
Farmer and Auckland councillor Bill Cashmore says he will be all over the Unitary Plan "like a hawk" when recommendations come out today from the independent hearings panel.
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Brexit is likely to push New Zealand down the queue for free trade negotiations with the European Union.
A European Union diplomat says EU farmers cannot be blamed for low farmgate milk prices.
Trade minister Todd McClay says he's received strong assurances that New Zealand's trade interests will not be adversely affected as a result of the Brexit vote.
Food fraud is estimated to cost the global food industry $US49 billion a year, with New Zealand companies bearing their share of the brunt.
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