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MIE dead and buried?

Meat Industry Excellence (MIE) chairman Peter McDonald has become the first major casualty of Shanghai Maling's takeover of Silver Fern Farms; he resigned from his post late, last week.

Not all red meat carcinogenic - expert

The International Agency for Research on Cancer's (IARC) recent classification of red meat likely being carcinogenic could benefit New Zealand meat exports.

Keep constant watch on finances: specialist

Agribusiness and cloud accounting specialist, Craig Sanders.

Craig Sanders, agribusiness and cloud accounting specialist at Crowe Horwath, says farmers need to look at their financial information more often.

FTA talks between NZ and EU

A free trade agreement could be on the cards for New Zealand and the EU, says the Delegation of the European Union to New Zealand.

MIE has issues with SFF deal

MIE says they have received feedback alleging a double standard shown by their endorsed directors over the SFF joint venture with Shanghai Maling.

Sir Brian Elwood recognised

Sir Brian Elwood with Oceanic's John Malyon.

Sir Brian Elwood has been awarded the prestigious Hayward Medal for services to the kiwifruit industry.

Sir Brian Elwood recognised

Sir Brian Elwood (left) with Oceanic's John Malyon.

Sir Brian Elwood has been awarded the prestigious Hayward Medal for services to the kiwifruit industry.

AgResearch confirms science staff reductions

AgResearch chief executive Tom Richardson confirms scientist and technician staff reductions.

Wool prices still down

Wool prices eased for most types again this week for the North Island, says NZ Wool Services International marketing executive, Malcolm Ching.

First symposium showcases kiwifruit innovation

Zespri chief executive Lain Jager speaking at the 2015 Kiwifruit Innovation Symposium in Mount Maunganui today. Photo by Jamie Troughton/Dscribe Media Services.

Zespri's inaugural Kiwifruit Innovation Symposium in Mount Maunganui today will showcase leading science underway across the industry to a sold-out crowd.

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Fonterra, DOC supporting godwits and red knots

As part of their Living Water partnership, Fonterra and DOC are supporting an international partnership to secure a safe flight path for NZ's bird of the year.

B+LNZ welcomes new alliance partners

Beef + Lamb NZ director George Tatham says new members from Paraguay and Mato Grosso, Brazil will add a new dimension to the group, now called the International Beef Alliance.