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Farmer confidence up slightly

Federated Farmers President William Rolleston.

Farmer confidence has picked up slightly since surveyed last in January but remains weak, according to Federated Farmers' July 2016 Farm Confidence Survey.

Alliance dispatches new retail packs to China

Alliance has dispatched a new range of market-ready retail packs to China.

Meat exporter Alliance Group has dispatched a new range of market-ready retail packs to China.

New researchers should focus on primary industry

Federated Farmers President Dr William Rolleston.

Federated Farmers wants a plan to attract the world's top scientists to New Zealand to concentrate on those who will work on primary sector initiatives and the environment.

SFF board remains unanimous

Silver Fern Farms chairman Rob Hewett says it fully supports the 50:50 partnership with Shanghai Maling.

Back to school reminder

RWNZ reminds drivers to stick to the law and slow down to 20km/h when passing a stopped school bus.

As children return to school after the holidays, Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) reminds drivers to stick to the law and slow down to 20km/h when passing a stopped school bus.

Reducing harm plan launched

WorkSafe NZ chief executive Gordon MacDonald.

ACC and WorkSafe New Zealand have launched the inaugural 'Reducing Harm in New Zealand Workplaces Action Plan'.

Wool market steady

The North Island wool auction received revived support this week with an improved 81% of the 5700 bales selling.

Arable industry graduate programme

Calling all graduates with an interest in the arable industry.

Foreign exchange headwinds for meat exporters

Meat Industry Association chief executive Tim Ritchie says uncertainty in the EU as a result of Brexit is one of the causes of a higher exchange rate.