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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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Bold taste wins gold medal
Alliance Group's Pure South Handpicked 55 Day Aged Beef has been recognised on the world stage, securing top honours at the…Divestment means Fonterra can focus on its strengths
OPINION: Fonterra's board has certainly presented us, as shareholders, with a major issue to consider.Dawn Meats confirms no Alliance plant closures
The new majority owner of meat company Alliance has no plans to close any processing plants. Instead, Dawn Meats plans…Make the right decision, Peters urges Fonterra farmers
New Zealand First leader and Foreign Minister Winston Peters is ratcheting up pressure on Fonterra farmers as they vote on…Featured
Wage Theft Becomes Criminal Offence: What NZ farmers need to know
In a significant shift for employers, wage theft is no longer only a civil matter but now also a criminal one.
Fonterra launches dairy youth programme with Growing Future Farmers
In partnership with Growing Future Farmers (GFF), Fonterra says it is increasing support for young people entering the dairy industry with a new two-year programme.
Editorial: Resource consent saga
OPINION: The Government needs to act now to address consenting issues faced by farmers throughout the country.
Winston Peters slams Fonterra’s sale to Lactalis as “utter madness”
NZ First leader Winston Peters has continued his criticism of Fonterra to sell its brand business to the French company Lactalis, saying the move is "utter madness".
Damien O’Connor: NZ united on global trade
When it comes to international trade, politicians from all sides of the aisle are united, says Labour's trade spokesman Damien O'Connor.
NZYF launches employer supporter membership for rural businesses
New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) has launched a new initiative designed to make it easier for employers to support their young team members by covering their NZYF membership.
National
Jack Jordan takes Stihl Timbersports gold for NZ
Going one better than a frustratingly close second place finish at last year's event, the country's top axeman, Jack Jordan…
Canterbury A&P Show expands with new Wool Zone
Canterbury A&P Association (CAPA) show president Brent Chamberlain says a big development for this year is the Wool Zone, first…Naki unveils the world’s most expensive manuka honey
Naki Honey, a New Zealand manuka apiary company, has crafted what is believed to be the world's most expensive honey.Push to speed up agrichemical approvals in NZ
A move is underway to make the Wellington bureaucracy speed up the approval process for certain agrichemicals that farmers and…Dawn Meats confirms no Alliance plant closures
The new majority owner of meat company Alliance has no plans to close any processing plants. Instead, Dawn Meats plans…Machinery & Products
AgriSIMA 2026 Paris machinery show cancelled
With the current situation in the European farm machinery market being described as difficult at best, it’s perhaps no surprise…
WA tractor museum honours Oliver Crane’s legacy
Located in York, 100km east of Perth in Western Australia, the Oliver Crane Memorial 4×4 Tractor Museum houses what is…Krone unveils new CombiPack HDP baler and halts US exports
Well-known for an extensive range of round balers, Krone’s new CombiPack HDP looks to have several features that sets it…NZ tractor sales show signs of recovery – TAMA
As we move into the 2025/26 growing season, the Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) reports that the third quarter results…Southland’s Hughes Contracting expands Case IH fleet
Having worked as a diesel mechanic, often on Case IH machinery, Brian Hughes was familiar with the agricultural industry and…» Latest Print Issues Online
The Hound
Picking winners?
OPINION: Every time politicians come up with an investment scheme where they're going to have a crack at 'picking winners'…
Lost their way
OPINION: What are the unions for these days?
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