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Strawberry grower facing shortage of plants turns to vege production
21 Sep 2023Heavy rainfall destroyed around four million young plants at the country's three main propagators at Bay of Plenty nurseries earlier this year.
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Half a century on from first planting of world famous Marlborough wine grapes
20 Sep 2023It has been 50 years since the first commercial wine grapes were planted in Marlborough, when Montana Wines founder Frank Yukich claimed wine from the region would become world famous.
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Hurunui District Council grants permission for new helipad
20 Sep 2023It is hoped a new helipad in a rural North Canterbury town will make it easier for emergency helicopters to land.
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A2 Milk cancels exclusive supply agreement with Synlait
18 Sep 2023Dairy company A2 Milk has cancelled its exclusive supply agreement with specialty milk producer Synlait after its delivery fell "below the level required for Synlait to maintain such exclusive…
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Sealord moves to acquire Christchurch-based Independent Fisheries
Fishing company Sealord has entered into an agreement to buy Independent Fisheries, which could make it New Zealand's biggest seafood business.
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National to free up rules around rural water storage, growing crops
14 Sep 2023Farmers will no longer need a resource consent to build water storage in most situations if National is in power, spokesperson Todd McClay says.
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Government funding for silt removal drying up in Hawke's Bay
14 Sep 2023The Hawke's Bay Fruitgrowers' Association says the slow-down of work to remove silt and debris on cyclone-hit orchards could cost the region, its people and the economy if not finished soon.
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Farmers want investigation into rural banking
Farmers deserve assurances their banking systems are operating in a fair and proper way, lobby group Federated Farmers say.
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'Sheep of the Future' breeding programme touted as transformational
13 Sep 2023The programme aims to breed sheep with finer wool, greater tolerance for hot weather, lower methane emissions and top quality meat traits.
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Spring vege supply expected to be plentiful, price rises to ease
13 Sep 2023The supply of spring vegetables should be plentiful and massive price hikes seen a year ago are not on the cards, according to a grower group.
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Farmers warned to cover cuts, wash hands as leptospirosis cases increase
Hawke's Bay farmers are being reminded to cover cuts and grazes and to wash their hands after an increase in leptospirosis cases.
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New Zealand wins trade dispute with Canada over dairy access
6 Sep 2023An independent panel has ruled that the dairy quotas were improperly used to keep out dairy exports and protect Canada's powerful domestic industry.
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Global dairy prices up 2.7% in first rise for four months
6 Sep 2023The average price in the global auction increased 2.7 percent, regaining some ground after hitting a near five-year low in August.
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Dairy sector faces trade and infrastructure hurdles, despite export growth
The dairy sector continues to struggle with significant trade barriers, costs and infrastructure challenges, according to a new report.
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Peanut trial offers hope for new Northland home
6 Sep 2023The Northland peanut trials are back on track after a wash-out of last year's crops.
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Alliance Group begins consultation process after review of operating model
Some meat workers' jobs may be on the chopping block as the farmer-owned processing company signals cuts to come.
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Fruit grower fined $225,000 after workers hands caught in conveyor belt
4 Sep 2023A Central Otago fruit grower has been fined for failing to keep its staff safe after a worker needed three fingers to be partly amputated.
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NZ trading power steadier than expected, but not in the clear
New Zealand's trading power has proved more resilient than expected, new figures show, but an economist is warning the worst may be yet to come amid waning demand for exports.
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Farmer loses up to $80k after technician fails to artificially inseminate cows
2 Sep 2023A Morrinsville dairy farmer says he has lost tens of thousands of dollars after a technician failed to get a portion of his cows in calf through artificial insemination.
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Rural wellbeing programme grateful to continue after fundraising
Country Life - A rural wellbeing programme designed to give farmers and rural people access to counselling sessions has received more than $30,000 for it to continue. Audio
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Just pay what you can, says Ōtaki vege grower
Country Life - The founders of a new vege box venture in Ōtaki will be telling people to just pay what they can for a weekly supply of leafy greens. Audio
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High commodities, cyclone damage lead to $9m loss for Pāmu
State-owned farming enterprise Pāmu is staying optimistic about the future in light of falling profits.
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One application accepted so far under new OIO farm-to-forest rules
1 Sep 2023The first decisions under new rules for farm-to-forest conversions have been released, with two of the three applications being declined.
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Plans for 200-hectare solar farm in North Canterbury
31 Aug 2023A North Canterbury farmer says installing 200 hectares of solar panels on his farm would be a win-win situation.
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