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OPINION: Bayer Crop Science closing its Hastings research site could be the tip of the iceberg.
Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries author Jarred Mair got a big surprise while preparing the report.
The Ministry for Primary Industries says E-commerce has huge potential for the New Zealand primary sector.
The advent of closed circuit television is now making it easier for farmers to protect themselves from 'industrial sabotage', according to an industry leader.
Although it has been variable across the country, recent rain has brought confidence to many farmers, says DairyNZ general manager extension, Andrew Reid.
An iconic agricultural figure – shearer David Fagan – is now Sir David.
Green gold is flowing around New Zealand as this summer's harvest gets underway.
A man who has devoted virtually all his working life to the collection of statistics about the sheep and beef industry has been recognised in the New Year's honours.
Business-minded people are needed to run agricultural aviation as a business – not a bunch of enthusiastic amateurs.
"Everyone's trying all sorts of combinations to get through" is how Cheviot's Emmet Daly describes North Canterbury farmers' efforts to cope with their sixth season of drought.
Expect protest marches, outrage and nonsensical claims – from self-professed academic experts to gloried All Blacks' water-boys – it has been confirmed that New Zealand will host the formal signing of the TPP early next month.
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New Zealand Wool Services International chief executive John Dawson reports this week's auctions held in both centres saw slightly different price movements between them, however overall the local market remains firm.
A drop in fresh milk prices by 14% contributed to food prices falling by 1.3% in the year to December 2015, Statistics New Zealand says.
Tractors, luv 'em or hate them, one thing is for sure - life on the farm would be hard without them.
Charges have been laid by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) in the Hamilton District Court against Trevor James Lock (54) for failing to supply contracted dairy and honey products worth $1.06 million.
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