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State farmer Landcorp says it is working on creating a deer milk industry.

The threat of a big drought is prompting Westpac to contact its farmer clients to see what help they may need.

Landcorp is to sponsor the Ahuwhenua Trophy, which recognises excellence in Maori dairy and sheep and beef farming.

Farmlands Cooperative has bought into the farm software firm FarmIQ, a developer of software for farming and agribusiness.

A major new initiative to improve safety in farming has been launched by Landcorp, branded Pamu Academy.

Landcorp, no longer threatened with sales of some of its farms, has reported an after-tax profit of $51.9 million for the year to August 31.

Landcorp will not be sold, nor will any of its farms.

Landcorp boss Steven Carden says the ‘how’ part of taking action on climate change is his challenge as the company’s chief executive

Landcorp became a state-owned enterprise in 1987 as part of the fourth Labour Government’s massive economic transformation.

The lease and sale of Landcorp farms could help young farmers buy their first farm under a National government.