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OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) says the outlook for New Zealand primary industries is positive.
Federated Farmers welcomes the launch of Local Government New Zealand's Excellence Programme.
The latest KPMG Agribusiness Agenda confirms Federated Farmers thinking that the primary sector needs to do more to meet the changing needs of consumers and the wider public.
A big crowd of 28,058 turned up to the first day of the NZ National Agricultural Fieldays' 48th year yesterday.
Finance Minister Bill English says it turns out that the country is not as dependent on the dairy industry as we thought.
PGG Wrightson has raised its full year forecast despite challenging conditions in some sectors.
The 2016 National Fieldays is underway with organisers hoping to bring town and country together in the advancement of agriculture.
Food prices fell 0.5% in May 2016, following a 0.3% rise in April, Statistics New Zealand says.
Reducing the geographic gap between New Zealand and export markets is possible through greater collaboration amongst primary business and logistics partners.
Silver Fern Farms plans to upgrade its coldstore facilities at its Pareora site, in South Canterbury, and close its leased Canterbury Coldstore.
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In days gone by the humble ute was the go-to vehicle for all kinds of motoring.
New Zealand agriculture faces a period of unprecedented opportunity and change," says Mark Hiddleston, managing director ANZ Commercial & Agri.
Federated Farmers has welcomed Gavin Forrest to the position of general manager, policy and advocacy.
The saying goes you can either follow the pack, or lead the pack and make history.
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