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Vine disease (Psa) has had a positive impact on the kiwifruit industry, given where it is today, says Zespri International chief operating office Simon Limmer.

New Zealand special agricultural trade envoy Mike Petersen says NZ desperately needs to develop a new primary sector story to help sell its products to the world.

DairyNZ is bracing for a $3 million shortfall in levy income this year.

The pain New Zealand dairy farmers have endured for two years is now being shared round the world.

State-owned farmer Landcorp will not be getting any new capital to spend on its farms, as the Government imposes on SOEs a more rigorous process for new investment.

How many times over the last week have you or anyone on your farm had to wait for something, or spent time searching for a misplaced item?

DairyNZ says its submission on proposed new animal welfare regulations will be made from a farmer's perspective.

A pasture-first approach to New Zealand dairy farming can be complemented by wise use of supplements such as PKE, says DairyNZ.

Dairy farm owners are paying a lot more attention to what's happening on their farms – especially pasture – because of the low payout.

Deciding which proposed animal welfare standards will become regulation and which will become 'guidance' is a priority concern for DairyNZ.