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Adam Fricker, general manager of the Rural News Group, joins Richard Loe to discuss some of the key stories making news in this week’s edition of Dairy News.
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Farmlands and Barkers partner on new range
Rural retailer Farmlands has launched a new casual clothing range available across 42 stores nationwide and through its online store.Top farm consultant predicts early end to Waikato dairy season
A leading farm consultant says it's likely the dairy season in the Waikato will come to a premature end because…'Our leaders are betraying farmers'
OPINION: New Zealand farmers have been sold out, not just by the Government but by our own industry leaders.'Just answer the damn question!'
OPINION: The first thing one should look for in an article about climate change is what conflicts of interest the…Featured
Awards celebrate rural sports talent
At a gala evening held at Palmerston North in March, the sporting and rural communities came together to celebrate the Ford New Zealand Rural Sports Awards.
World-first 'digital eyes' to assess pasture cover
Assessing pasture cover has just been become easier, thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
New CEO for FAR
The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) has appointed Dr Scott Champion as its new chief executive.
New genetic tool for beef farmers
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has launched a powerful new tool to help commercial beef farmers select the best bulls for their farm businesses.
Deal to clear the air, reduce worker deaths
Air quality is a major safety issue for New Zealand, with approximately 650 deaths per year caused by cancer attributable to airborne contaminants.
Bremworth CEO departs
Three weeks on from Bremworth’s board overhaul, the carpet maker’s chief executive Greg Smith is stepping down.
National
Fert co-op extends fixed price offer
Ballance Agri-Nutrients is expanding its fixed price offer to help customers manage input costs with greater certainty over the coming…
Govt mandates wool carpets, boosting farmers and manufacturers
Farmers and wool carpet manufacturers are welcoming a Government decision to use wool fibre products in the construction and refurbishment…Will India ink a free trade agreement with NZ?
Beef+Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has welcomed the New Zealand Government's announcement that comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations have formally…NZ-India free trade talks facing dairy dilemma
Exports of dairy products will be included in the negotiations New Zealand has with India on a free trade agreement.Silver Fern Farms CEO sees better days ahead
Despite Silver Fern Farms (SFF) posting a $21 million loss last season, chief executive Dan Boulton believes that better days…Machinery & Products
Buhler name to go
Shareholders at a special meeting have approved a proposed deal that will see Buhler Industries, the publicly traded Versatile and…
Awards celebrate rural sports talent
At a gala evening held at Palmerston North in March, the sporting and rural communities came together to celebrate the…Penta mixer wagons offer spec, quality
Released into New Zealand in 2024, Penta mixer wagons are set to find favour with users who are looking for…First KV Qualidisc 21000T harrow heads
Taking up a considerable portion of the Power Farming site at the recent South Island Agricultural Field Days near Christchurch,…Grabbing bales made quick and easy
Front end loader and implement specialist Quicke has introduced the new Unigrip L+ and XL+ next-generation bale grabs, designed for…» Latest Print Issues Online
The Hound
Risky business
OPINION: In the same way that even a stopped clock is right twice a day, economists sometimes get it right.
Should've waited
OPINION: The proposed RMA reforms took a while to drop but were well signaled after the election.
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