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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…
KIWIFRUIT GROWERS have made a strong statement about the direction they want for their industry in the Kiwifruit Industry Strategy Project (KSIP) referendum.
FOLLOWING A record voter turn-out, interim results show more than 90% of New Zealand kiwifruit growers have supported the outcomes of the Kiwifruit Industry Strategy Project (KISP) to lock-in long-term grower ownership and control of their industry.
Sully Alsop is the fourth grand finalist to be named in the 2015 ANZ Young Farmer Contest.
The New Zealand deer industry is signing an agreement with one of Korea's largest health food manufacturers, the Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC), to help it develop more products containing NZ velvet antler.
Police have confirmed that the tins of infant formula collected from members of the public over recent days have all tested negative for 1080.
A senior Federated Farmers leader has poured cold water on suggestions that he supports a moratorium on dairy conversions.
The rapid rise in the New Zealand dollar just prior to auction saw a lowering of local wool prices in many areas says New Zealand Wool Services International (NZWSI).
Federated Farmers is emphatic that farmers and trucking operators follow the animal welfare rules when taking stock to processing works, especially as drought conditions reduce animal feed in some parts of the country.
Over 30,000 people attended this year’s Central Districts Field Days, which attracts visitors and exhibitors from all over the country.
Three fine, clear days led to healthy enquiries and sales at the 2015 Northland Field Days on February 26 and 28, say the organisers and exhibitors.
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Farmers will see more Roundup products on rural store shelves as a result of a new agency deal, says PGG Wrightson subsidiary Agritrade.
Manitou Australia is launching its Gehl R series radial-lift skid loaders ‘down under’, and they are expected to be popular with farmers.
PGG Wrightson trade account holders can now pay for broadband via their PGG monthly trade account. This is one effect of a deal between PGG and internet service provider Wireless Nation.
Luck of the draw won’t come into it when the 32 competitors in this year’s New Zealand Ploughing Championships put steel to soil next month, says the host farmer.
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