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Richard Loe catches up with Peter Burke Rural News’ senior journalist to discuss some of the key stories making headlines in this week’s issue of the newspaper
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Seminar on improving dispute resolution
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Rural GP's inspiring legacy
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Mars to help farmers reduce emissions
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McIvor moving to OSPRI
Beef + Lamb New Zealand chief executive for the past eight years, Sam McIvor is heading for new pastures at Ospri, which runs NZ’s integrated animal disease management and traceability service.
Cyclone-hit wool scourer reopens
The world's largest wool scouring facility, WoolWorks Awatoto plant in Napier, is back operating at full capacity.
Off the radar
A year on and the problems created by Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle has largely dropped off the radar of media and politicians.
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Still picking up the pieces
Feeling forgotten and in a fragile space financially and mentally.
Well said at the shed
Less Wellington bureucracy and more local, on-farm common sense was the focus of recent meetings held in South Canterbury as…State roadshow talking all things wool
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Agco invests in Finnish engine plant
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