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Richard Loe is joined by the general manager of the Rural News Group Adam Fricker to talk about some of the key stories making headlines in this week’s issue of Dairy News.
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Keeping cyber attacks at bay
Fonterra says it takes the ongoing threat of 'adverse cyber action' extremely seriously.Paris Agreement - stay or leave?
There has been a bit of discussion in the media lately about the Paris climate agreement and whether New Zealand…Taranaki dairy farms saved by $10/kgMS payout
Only this season’s $10/kgMS bumper payout has saved some dairy farms along the Taranaki coast from absolute disaster due to…Avian flu poses top biosecurity threat to NZ, says Hoggard
Avian flu getting into New Zealand's poultry industry is the biosecurity threat that is most worrying for Biosecurity Minister Andrew…Featured
Federated Farmers: Farming sector failing to tackle quad bike safety
Federated Farmers says the farming sector has been unable to effectively address quad bike safety.
Top ag scientist to advise PM
A highly experienced agricultural scientist with specialist knowledge of the dairy sector is the Prime Minister's new Chief Science Advisor.
Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2025 Jo Sheridan honours rural women’s community impact
The 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, Jo Sheridan, has paid tribute to women who apart from their farming connections are making contributions to their local schools and communities.
Taranaki drought leaves farmers limping toward season's end
Limping towards the end of the season is how Richard Walker describes the situation he's facing due to prolonged drought in coastal areas of Taranaki.
Auckland Farmers call for national debate on Paris Agreement exit
Auckland Federated Farmers want a national conference debate on whether New Zealand should withdraw from the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
Winners showcase dairy innovation and sustainability - DairyNZ
DairyNZ chief executive Campbell Parker says the industry-good organisation is proud to be an ongoing industry partner of the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards, providing judging expertise and facilitating field days.
National
Call to fast-track animal medicines approval
With an amendment to the Medicines Act proposing human medicines could be approved in 30 days if the product has…
Government aims to deliver city-level services to rural communities
The Government wants to make sure that rural communities get a level of service that people who live in cities…Canterbury seed breeder reaps early benefits as NZ begins India free trade talks
As the New Zealand Government launches negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement with India, one Canterbury-based vegetable seed breeder is…Mahia's high-flying engineer
Onenui Station on Mahia Peninsula in northern Hawke's Bay is a world first in more ways than one.Fonterra to close Canpac site, impacting 120 jobs
Fonterra is closing a milk powder blending and packaging site in Hamilton, a move that will affect 120 jobs.Machinery & Products
The JAC of all trades at National Fieldays
Already causing a stir in the burgeoning ute sector, JAC (“Jack”) has raised its profile by being named as the…
New Holland combines crack 50 years
New Holland is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the introduction its Twin Rotor threshing and separation technology, which has evolved…Iconic TPW Woolpress turns 50!
The company behind the iconic TPW Woolpress, which fundamentally changed the way wool is baled in Australia and New Zealand,…LDV T60 Max Plus arrives as brand gains momentum with new distributor
While it wouldn’t be unfair to call the LDV T60 “the poor man’s ute”, a change of distributor in 2023…Waikato’s Ag and Civil Machinery Direct secures sole NZ distribution of Kemper's precision forage gear
Ag and Civil Machinery Direct, a division of Hamilton- based Waikato tractors, has recently been awarded the sole distribution in…» Latest Print Issues Online
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Keep it up
OPINION: The good fight against "banking wokery" continues with a draft bill to scrap the red tape forcing banks and…
We're OK!
OPINION: Despite the volatility created by the shoot-from-the-hip trade tariff 'stratefy' being deployed by the new state tenants in the…
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