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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 job description of PR is to grease the wheels and ensure clients get good media coverage.
OPINION: This old mutt hears that international meal delivery giant HelloFresh has been accused of using coconut milk obtained using 'forced monkey labour' in Thailand.
An investigation by PETA revealed that the animals are chained, whipped, beaten and forced to spend long hours picking coconuts.
PETA cites animal abuse at 57 coconut processing operations in nine provinces of Thailand.
The organisation has called for a boycott of the meal-delivery service until it adopts 'more ethical' sourcing practices.
HelloFresh operates in a number of countries around the world - including New Zealand.
Last year, HelloFresh delivered almost 1 billion meals and reached 7.2 milllion active customers.
However, in a statement to FMCG, the company claims it has received "written confirmation" from all its suppliers that they do not obtain coconut milk from slave monkeys.
OPINION: Ministry for Primary Industries' situation outlook for primary industries report (SOPI) makes impressive reading.
Sheep and beef farmers Matt and Kristin Churchward say using artificial intelligence (AI) to spread fertiliser on their sprawling 630ha farm is a game changer for their business.
Commercial fruit and vegetable growers are being encouraged to cast their votes in the Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) board directors' election.
A unique discovery by a Palmerston North science company, Biolumic, looks set to revolutionise the value and potential of ryegrass and the secret is the application of ultraviolet (UV) light.
A New Zealand company is redefining the global collagen game by turning New Zealand sheepskin into a world-class health product.
With further extreme weather on the way, ANZ Bank is encouraging farmers and business owners impacted by the recent extreme weather and flooding to seek support if they need it.
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