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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We catch up with Rural News senior reporter Peter Burke and get a rundown on some of the key stories making headlines in the paper this week.
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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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Among the regular exhibitors at last month’s South Island Agricultural Field Days, the one that arguably takes the most intensive preparation every time is the PGG Wrightson Seeds site.
Feed help supplements Canterbury farmers meet protein goals
Two high producing Canterbury dairy farmers are moving to blended stockfeed supplements fed in-shed for a number of reasons, not the least of which is to boost protein levels, which they can’t achieve through pasture under the region’s nitrogen limit of 190kg/ha.
South Island rural property market gains momentum amid strong milk price outlook
Buoyed by strong forecasts for milk prices and a renewed demand for dairy assets, the South Island rural real estate market has begun the year with positive momentum, according to Colliers.
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The six young cattle breeders participating in the inaugural Holstein Friesian NZ young breeder development programme have completed their first event of the year.
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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
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Buhler name to go
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