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The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has revoked export certificates for four consignments of lactoferrin manufactured by Westland Milk Products which have nitrate levels that exceed the New Zealand standard.
An analysis of social media in New Zealand and China has found an emerging group of Chinese residents in New Zealand and others with close ties to China, vigorously defending New Zealand's brand in the wake of Fonterra's whey protein contamination crisis.
The hunt is on for lambs with unusually lustrous fleece. Crown Research Institute Agresearch says if you have any such lambs this spring, it wants to hear from you.
Federated Farmers is thrilled its 'Rural Jobs' service has hit 115 job advertisements since the beginning of the year, promising a bright future for agricultural careers.
A GROUP of UK sheep and beef farmer representatives say they share New Zealand farmers' concerns about profitability in the sector, but are optimistic for the future.
A MEDIA report speculating on the causes of the Fonterra contamination scare has been slammed by the New Zealand Veterinary Association.
New Zealand's top ram breeders have been celebrated at the second annual Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Sheep Industry Awards.
Farms sales were up by 23% in the three months to the end of July 2013, compared to the same three months last year.
Trade Minister Tim Groser and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy say officials are working closely with Russian authorities to provide the reassurance they need over our dairy products.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is now rolling out a development programme for farmers on B+LNZ farmer councils and those involved in project farms.
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"I'm not a high-tech farmer. I just concentrate on getting the basics right."
TBfree New Zealand has joined forces with Northland Regional Council to warn people about the disease risk of illegally introducing wild pigs and deer into the region.
Four scholarships to support Maori youth who are considering farming careers are being offered by the ASB and the Poutama Trust.
A POTENTIAL shift in trendy urban thinking from ‘buy local’ to ‘buy best-in-season’ is good news for New Zealand meat exports, says Craig Hickson of Progressive Meats.
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