Are they serious?
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Rural Women New Zealand has congratulated Lisa Harper on being awarded a prestigious Nuffield Farming Scholarship for 2013.
The Fertiliser Quality Council, (FQC), has released an on-line video clip (www.fertqual.co.nz) on the benefits of precise spreading of ethical fertilisers.
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean said recent operating losses for some South Island sheep meat processors made the industry's red meat sector strategy more relevant.
Increased sponsorship has allowed five Nuffield New Zealand Scholarships to be announced for 2013.
New regulations which started at the weekend require for the first time significant water takes to be metered, as part of a wider programme to improve fresh water management.
Wool is on the cusp of a renaissance that will kick off Monday in the presence of the Prince of Wales, says Federated Farmers.
THE HOUND notes the proposed merger between rural supply companies South Island CRT and North Island Farmlands is hitting a bit of resistance among shareholders.
YOUR OLD mate was a bit shocked to see financial advisor Gareth Morgan embark recently on a childish name-calling rant against Federated Farmers.
Canterbury-based dairy enterprise Synlait Farms clinched the Lincoln University Foundation's South Island Farmer of the Year competition for 2012 last night (Thursday, November 8).
There is still steady demand and a general underlying strength to the wool market, says John Dawson, general manager, New Zealand Wool Services International Ltd.
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Farmers are counting down the days to when major shareholdings in New Zealand Wool Services International (NZWSI) will be on-sold by the receivers.
Fonterra has today signed an investment agreement with Yutian County, to develop two more large-scale dairy farms in Hebei Province.
Alliance Group has secured an exclusive deal to supply chilled New Zealand lamb to UK retailer Marks & Spencer.
A new wasp is being tested to help control coddling moth in the pipfruit industry.
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