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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…
Major recycling opportunities exist for rural waste, according to a new report.
Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings says the co-op is investing $750 million to lift processing capability over the peak processing months.
The 2014-15 dairy season, which offered much, has turned into a breakeven one for not just Fonterra suppliers but the entire industry, says Federated Farmers Dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard.
Fonterra Shareholders Council chairman, Ian Brown says farmers will be disappointed with the latest drop in the 2014-15 season forecast payout.
Fonterra chairman John Wilson says there is further downside risk to its 2014-15 forecast payout.
Are you keen to know whether our farming practices are sustainable and environmentally friendly? Just ask LUCI.
An encounter with a live scorpion at Auckland airport should serve as a reminder for arriving international passengers to thoroughly clean camping gear, says MPI.
Leading analytical testing organisation, Hill Laboratories has appointed Lorrae Taylor as client services manager for the organisation's food and bioanalytical division.
The five partners of the Lincoln Hub have appointed the architect for the first phase of the project.
World-renowned academic, Professor Raymond Geor will head Massey University's college of sciences.
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Rural Contractors want action from the incoming National-led Government.
A Northland dairy farmer is going to Peru to provide advice on improving the productivity of the Peruvian highlands which cover 15 million hectares.
National's re-election has been hailed as a boost for irrigation schemes.
Ballance Agri-Nutrients is calling for applications to its 2015 agricultural and process engineering scholarship programme.
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