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OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
Australia's largest dairy co-op has voted to adopt Fonterra’s TAF-style capital structure.
Australian sheep farmers are banking on strong prices lamb in the coming years, but are warning of headwinds.
Waipaoa Station Training Trust is holding an open day on June 6 and 7 as part of its selection of cadets for 2016.
Introducing overseas sheep to New Zealand’s flock has changed the nature of the wool produced here, says Hawkes Bay wool broker Philippa Wright.
New Zealand should start looking at creating specific food products which meet the special and unique needs of the elderly, the young and those of specific religious faiths.
Kiwifruit exporters are planning more intensive marketing than they have ever before tried in Australia, to stimulate demand in a maturing market.
The dairy industry is facing a “perfect storm” but innovative business people on farms will carry New Zealand through the cycle, the NZ Dairy Industry Awards final was told.
Milk New Zealand Holding Ltd, which took over the Crafar Farms, has been lauded as a “great example” of the success of foreign investment in NZ at the NZ China Trade Association (NZCTA) Business Awards.
New Zealand sheep now tally just 29.8 million – a number not seen since during the Second World War.
A high-tech device designed to protect solo workers, like those working alone on farms, has been launched in New Zealand.
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If it's dry where you are now, you’d be well advised to prepare for drought next spring, says a Marlborough farm and climate consultant.
Fonterra is pouring at least $1 billion into plant upgrades to improve efficiency and boost returns to farmer shareholders.
Workplace safety Minister Michael Woodhouse has described the old legislation on workplace safety as a “bugger’s muddle”.
Worksafe New Zealand’s chair says he’s asked the senior managers at his organisation to try to broker a deal with farmers over the carrying of passengers on quads.
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