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Farmers don't seem to get it. So says New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) chair Alan Beck, commenting on farmers understanding their responsibilities to make their farms a safe workplace for agricultural pilots.
The Reserve Bank says the outlook for global milk prices is highly uncertain and the financial stress on the dairy industry could rise markedly if prices remain at current low levels in the 2015-16 season.
A Bay of Plenty decision last week to put about 3000 kiwifruit orchards on a ‘hazardous’ list has implications for all agriculture nationwide, says an industry leader.
Next week will see some of New Zealand's best young fruit growers battle it out for the inaugural Central Otago Young Fruit Grower 2015 competition.
The North Island wool auction this week remained mostly firm except for the higher volume of shorter shears, which eased, compared to last week.
Federated Farmers North Canterbury say farmers affected by the drought are facing a tough year ahead and will be struggling with some tough decisions.
An Angus sirloin from the farm of Forbes and Angus Cameron in Ashhurst, Manawatu has picked up the Steak of Origin award for nation's most tender and tasty steak.
Horticulture New Zealand has increased the number of places it offers on its highly regarded industry Leadership Programme this year.
Applications are now open for the Woolworths Agriculture Business Scholarship Programme, available to young Kiwis working in the primary industries sector.
New Zealand strong wool, renowned for its use in carpets, is set to become world famous for a new use – on people's feet.
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A weaker New Zealand dollar, limited wool volumes and renewed client interest, combined to lift local prices across the board says NZWSI general manager, John Dawson.
Fairbrother Industries has introduced a new rock spike attachment for the Kinghitter series of postdrivers.
Farmers wanting to shift solid or liquid manures should note Toplink Machinery’s UK-made Powerspread.
NZ Tractors at the recent South Island Agricultural Field Days exhibited the Sumo Mixidisc from the UK.
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