A step too far
OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
An excellent 2014-15 season with increased volumes, good grower returns and strong growth to come – that was the message at Zespri’s annual meeting held on Wednesday.
Farmers levy payment would be better off going towards meat industry reform than generic marketing through Beef & Lamb, says Meat Industry Excellence (MIE).
Alliance Group has received a request to call a special meeting of Alliance Group shareholders to consider a proposed shareholder resolution.
An international potato industry expert has praised New Zealand’s world-leading research during a visit to speak at the Potatoes New Zealand Inc. annual conference.
Federated Farmers want the government to give immediate attention to the Local Government '10 point plan' for rates reform.
Entries for the 2016 Ballance Farm Environment Awards open on August 1 and farmers are being encouraged to enter.
The New Zealand pipfruit industry recently regained its position as the world’s most competitive pipfruit industry, making this year’s conference time to reflect, says Pipfruit NZ.
A Te Karaka student has been awarded the Mangatu Blocks and Ravensdown Scholarship, providing three years study at Auckland University.
A South Waikato dairy farmer has been sentenced in Rotorua District Court for neglect and ill treatment of cows that became malnourished or starved to death in his care.
MPI has released guidelines for ensuring food safety and animal welfare after spreading rocks and minerals from drilling oil and gas wells on land, including the practice known as landfarming.
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Producing detailed soil maps of New Zealand farms could help improve food production across the country, as well as reduce nitrate leaching, a Lincoln University report suggests.
The weakening New Zealand dollar helped local prices this week with most types increasing by the corresponding currency change, says NZWSI general manager, John Dawson.
A bad day for the dairy industry has just got worse for 523 Fonterra employees.
As a dedicated SUV driver who likes the elevated seating position to do a little ‘over the hedge’ farming, the thought of picking up a loan Mitsubishi Triton from dealer Piako Motors, Morrinsville, and the prospect of a bone-shaking ride had left me with a lukewarm feeling.
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