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Soaring milk prices keep farmer confidence high

Rabobank chief executive Todd Charteris.

Farmer confidence is soaring. Put it down to the recent spike in prices for New Zealand dairy products.

Published in Agribusiness

Dairy story goes virtual

The story about the New Zealand dairy industry is about to become part of the total NZ story.

Published in General News

Chair defends process

Andrew Morrison says the board considered they should take personal responsibility for any director renumeration recommendations.

Andrew Morrison, New Zealand Meat Board chair, has defended the move by Beef+Lamb NZ (BLNZ) directors to sack an independent committee established to set director remuneration.

Published in General News

Massey School of Vet Science ranked in world top 20

Professor Jon Huxley, head of Massey University's School of Veterinary Science says the school's jump in QS rankings is "a remarkable performance".

Massey University’s School of Veterinary Science has entered the global top 20 in the latest QS World University Rankings.

Published in General News

Dairy prices skyrocket!

The WMP has jumped 21% at the latest GDT auction.

New Zealand dairy farmers woke up to some very good news. The overnight Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction recorded a massive jump in prices.

Published in General News

Ahuwhenua Trophy finalists announced

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connnor with the three finalists: from left, Jack Mihaere, chairman, Tunapahore B2A Incorporation, Paki Nikora, chair, Tataiwhetu Trust and Walter Ngamane, Kaumatua Pouarua Farms after the medals presentation.

A Hauraki Plains dairy farm and two in the eastern Bay of Plenty are the finalists in this year’s Ahuwhenua Trophy for the top Maori Dairy farm of the year.

Published in General News

The rewards of good data

Beef + Lamb New Zealand's Economic Service executive director Rob Davison was recently awarded for his outstanding contribution to the primary sector.

New Zealand's primary sector is our equivalent of the USA’s Silicon Valley of excellence.

Published in Agribusiness

Fifth generation Valtra A series set for delivery

The new Valtra A series tractors see a range of new transmission options that will appeal to those looking for a compact workhorse.

Recently released in Europe, with expected delivery yet to be confirmed for New Zealand, the new Valtra A series tractors see a range of new transmission options that will get those looking for a compact workhorse.

Published in Machinery & Products