Fonterra unveils third major investment
Fonterra is investing $150 million on a new cool store at its Whareroa site in Taranaki.
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Good news for New Zealand dairy farmers – whole milk and skim milk powder prices rose in the overnight Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction.
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Over the last two decades, the days of combi machines for spreading and raking grass have disappeared, with manufacturers and end users realising that dedicated machines lead to far better results.
NZ dairy industry needs FTAs quickly
OPINION: New Zealand's dairy exports have been the backbone of the country's economy for several decades, and exports remain buoyant despite pandemic-era disruptions and impending downturns in East Asia in the next few years.
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First up to the podium at the recent Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) Conference in Wellington, Minster for Agriculture, Todd McClay, reflected on a difficult 12 months, but hinted at signs that things were turning the corner, saying “when ag does well, New Zealand does well”.
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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.
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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
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Bremworth CEO departs
Three weeks on from Bremworth’s board overhaul, the carpet maker’s chief executive Greg Smith is stepping down.
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Ballance Agri-Nutrients is expanding its fixed price offer to help customers manage input costs with greater certainty over the coming…
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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?
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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…
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Should've waited
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