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YOUR OLD mate reckons you’d have to be really bad news and toxic for Fonterra to tell you not to turn up to one of its publicity stunts.
Let’s face it, the dairy giant has not exactly been a PR dream over the past couple of years with the botulism botch-up, the so-called dirty dairying issue and ever rising milk prices making it an easy target for bad headlines. However, even Fonterra’s less-than-stellar PR team recognised that the Auckland mayor Len Brown – in the midst of a tawdry sex scandal – would not be an ideal guest at its latest rollout of its ‘Milk for Schools’ scheme.
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) have announced the dates for the 2025 Red Meat Sector Conference.
A Massey University researcher and veterinarian says it may be possible to reduce the percentage of ewes culled or that die each year on some New Zealand farms.
As Budget 2025 looms, farmer lobby Federated Farmers is urging the Government to focus on cutting waste and balancing the books.
The New Zealand/European Union free trade agreement (FTA) is exceeding the expectations of both parties and more good things are in the pipeline.
More Māori land is being used for growing commercial fruit and vegetables, according to a new report commissioned by Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ).
The primary sector is welcoming the appointment of Dr John Roche as the Prime Minister's new chief science advisor.
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