Scientists in North Carolina and New Zealand want to build scientific evidence to convince consumers that berries are nature's "go to" health food.

Alliance Group has reported a pre-tax profit of $7.9 million on the back of challenging sheepmeat markets.

Federated Farmers are welcoming the application by Landcare Research to introduce the British weevil into New Zealand.

The Commerce Commission has approved Cavalier Wool Holdings' (Cavalier) application to acquire NZ Wool Services International's (NZWSI) wool scouring business and assets.

Dairy, kiwifruit, apples, cherries and wine are among winners in the "spectacular" growth in exports to Chinese Taipei in the last two years, says Trade Minister Tim Groser.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy will attend agricultural conferences on a four-day trip to Australia and China.

NZ Wool Services International's North Island offering of 5400 bales received strong support with 99% selling, chief executive John Dawson says.

Farmers should have their say on what the priorities should be for environmental reporting.

All rural public hospitals and integrated family health centres now have access to high speed broadband, says Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Communications Minister Amy Adams.

MPI celebrates 20 years since the birth of its biosecurity detector dog programme with a giant cake at the Christchurch A&P Show today.

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