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SFF board: ‘ignore mystery underwrite’

The recent media statements from shareholder John Cochrane are "a total unknown and should be treated with extreme caution" says Silver Fern Farms.

Landcorp establishes environmental advisory body

Landcorp is establishing an advisory group of environmental experts.

Wood Council says TPP will open doors

The Wood Council of New Zealand says the forest and wood processing industry is happy the TPP.

Co-op champion eyes contest

West Otago farmer Allan Richardson will contest the South Island director for the Farmlands cooperative.

Pollies’ take on TPP

Feedback on the TPP from agribusinesses has been mostly positive, but the same cannot be said for most political parties. Here's an offering of what some of our political parties have to say;

No tariffs on kiwifruit exports

The TPP will generate significant value for the New Zealand kiwifruit industry, says marketer Zespri.

Feds back TPP deal

Feds president William Rolleston says the TPP Agreement appears to be beneficial for agriculture and New Zealand.

Support mounts for TPP

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) are throwing their support behind TPP.

Prosperity trumps sustainability

A renowned conservationist says the world and New Zealand is failing to fulfil many of the basic principles of sustainability.

NZHEA positive on TPP trade deal

Japan's 6.4% tariff on kiwifruit alone amounted to a cost of $17.5 million.

The New Zealand Horticulture Export Authority (NZHEA) is positive following the announcement of the TPPA trade deal.

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Wine growers happy with trade deal

New Zealand Winegrowers are happy with the historic Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal reached overnight in Atlanta, Georgia.

Not just for kids

While young people have their faces glued to smartphones using the latest social media apps, remember many apps have potential to add value to tech-savvy farm businesses.