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Bad smell

The Hound suggests that something very fishy has been going on at the Hawkes Bay branch of 'Bitch & Complain' (Fish & Game) that warrants deeper investigation.

MBIE sheepish

The Hound reckons the bureaucrats of MBIE, who among other things have responsibility for employment -- but also the unemployed, or is it unemployable? -- are themselves so unemployable that...

Making it sexy! - editorial

The Government has set a target to increase the value of New Zealand's food sector exports from $25 billion to $60b, meaning there will be an additional 50,000 jobs in the primary sector by 2025.

More learning on the job

Primary ITO, the industry training organisation for the primary sector, is launching new qualifications for the agriculture sector this month.

Aussies love NZ carpets; now here

Carrfields Primary Wool's Just Shorn carpet wool brand is being rolled out in New Zealand in a "soft launch".

Halal offering adding value to NZ beef

Halal products are adding up to 30-40c/kg to beef returns, says Greenlea Premier Meats managing director Tony Egan.

Maori kiwifruit collective growing stronger

The production of a large Maori kiwifruit collective could double next year as more of the SunGold G3 variety comes on stream, says Neil Te Kani, the group's chair.

‘Very simple’ leadership style pays off

Henry van der Heyden says the importance of leadership is vital in creating change.

Former Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden has described his leadership style as essentially "very simple".

Grower buy-in essential – kiwifruit marketer

Harnessing the collective power of the kiwifruit industry is critical to its success, according to Zespri's general manager of marketing and innovation, Carol Ward.

A return to the land?

Deceased farming family members could be buried on privately owned farm land in the near future, if the Government implements recommendations made by the Law Commission.