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…
Hustler Equipment, the Hastings maker of bale feeding, bedding and handling equipment, has bought Robertson Manufacturing.
Looking out the front window of the Ford Ranger Wildtrak as you cruise along it's easy to forget you're driving a ute, not a luxury SUV.
Proposed new animal welfare regulations are a great step forward, says the New Zealand Veterinary Association dairy cattle branch president, Dr Jenny Weston.
Sharemilkers and dairy herd owners are being advised to get their livestock sorted for the upcoming 'gypsy day' move.
From the tastiest rasher of bacon to the most succulent slice of ham, the 100% New Zealand Pork, Bacon and Ham Competitions attract butchers and retailers nationwide.
Expect lambing percentages to be lower in many regions this year as the effects of a severe outbreak of facial eczema (FE) hit home.
The New Zealand beef industry has got "in a bit of a hole" because it doesn't pay for carcase differentiation, says John Bayly of Waitangi Angus.
The 2015/16 kiwifruit season has broken records for the industry and Zespri.
The Kuhn Bio integrated baler and wrapper has been around for some years, gathering a loyal band of users.
With June now just around the corner it is hard to believe we are almost halfway through the year.
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Fonterra shareholders are between a rock and a hard place. The dilemma is in governance and neither of the current possibilities appears to be without concerns.
Gold kiwifruit has transformed the industry in the last 15 years, says Zespri chief operating officer Simon Limmer.
Three or four years ago Zespri found the business environment in China challenging.
Make sure you keep control of your business during times of volatility, says ASB's general manager rural, Mark Heer.
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