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OPINION: Dust ups between rural media and PR types aren't unheard of but also aren't common, given part of the…
Former Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden has described his leadership style as essentially "very simple".
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.
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.
New harrier hound puppies will potentially allow the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to breed giant biosecurity detector dogs.
Horticulture NZ has appointed Mike Chapman as its new chief executive.
Financial institutions could lead climate change response before science, says Insurance Council of NZ chief executive Tim Grafton.
The man allegedly behind threats to contaminate infant formula with 1080 could end up before the High Court.
The amazing recovery of the kiwifruit industry from the ravages of PSa was celebrated recently at Parliament in Wellington.
New Zealand is dismal at telling its story to consumers in international markets and needs to emphasise the unique Maori dimension, says the Merino NZ chief executive and boot-camp leader John Brackenridge.
The message intended to attract young people into the agri sector is unappealing and the wrong people are involved in that messaging.
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The new 50% owners of South island meat processor Silver Fern Farms were last week due to give their blessing to their joint venture deal.
Tender export lamb chops and delicious sheep milk gelato were on the menu in Wellington last week.
Farmers, you aren't alone! The Reserve Bank has joined you on drought watch.
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.
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