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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: Your canine crusader hears that Andrew Morrison's demise as Beef+Lamb chair came full circle for one of his early backers.
Rumour has it that one of his original farmer supporters - who was even a nominee when Morrison first stood for the board of BLNZ - had become one of his biggest critics.
In fact, Morrison's former supporter had become so discouraged with the former chair's leadership and the direction he was taking the organisation that he became avid supporter of his successful challenger, Geoff Young.
Even more staggering, he was even proposing a vote of no confidence in Morrison as chair and the whole board of BLNZ at the annual meeting.
Guess this gives meaning to the old saying, 'One day you are the top rooster and the next day a feather duster!'
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.
OPINION: Dust ups between rural media and PR types aren't unheard of but also aren't common, given part of the…
OPINION: The Hound hears from his canine pals in Southland that an individual's derogatory remarks on social media have left…