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MPI frustrated with farmers' response to Mycoplasma bovis
The MPI said farmers have a poor track record when it comes to these issues.
NZ logistics company cutting 'middlemen' from China trade
Expanding logistics company QEX removes "middlemen" from New Zealand's trade with China
Westland closes the gap on Fonterra
Extreme volatility in dairy markets has taken its toll on companies around the world
NZ whole milk powder supply will be down, says analyst
Don't expect too much whole milk powder from New Zealand this season, says analyst.
ANZ launches help for farmers hit by drought
Drought has been declared in Taranaki, parts of Wellington and western Manawatu-Whanganui
Drought declared in parts of North Island
Taranaki farmers will receive a funding boost after a drought is declared.
Rich lister cleared over farm sale; claims 'lacked merit'
Colin Armer and his co-defendants are now due a costs payout into the millions
Aussie honey makers fight to stop Kiwi Manuka trademark
The Aussies aren't happy about the latest ruling.
Harvard Uni to sell New Zealand dairy farms
The Overseas Investment Office is considering the sale of the 5,500-head dairy farms
Jailed Crafar farms bidder defaults on mortgage
Jailed Crafar farms bidder Jack Chen has defaulted on the mortgage of his Auckland house.
Cow disease found in North Island
The cow disease Mycoplasma bovis has been found in the North Island.
Strict new tests for NZ manuka honey exports
All NZ manuka honey for export will have to be tested as authentic under new MPI rules.
NZ pest tech catching Larry Ellison's rats
NZ pest technology is clearing Larry Ellison's Hawaiian Island of pests
Tourism boom ripe for picking, says wine industry
Twenty-five per cent of international visitors take a trip to a vineyard
Liam Dann: Scorcher puts heat on economy
COMMENT: A week of scorching summer weather already has economists worried about drought.
Luxury $3m lodge may be built on Crown land
Hong Kong-based firm is seeking resource consent to build an 805 sqm lodge
NZ officials on weatherwatch as dry conditions hit farmers
Below normal rainfall was expected for most of New Zealand for at least the next 10 days.
River Watch: Kiwi water testing weapon wins top award
Invention tests rivers for E. coli in real-time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Businessman loses appeal for farming fraud
A registered valuer who tired to access a farming association's money has lost his appeal.
DairyNZ awarded $8.4m tech funding
DairyNZ has secured $8.4m in funding from the Government.
O'Connor says ag needs to focus on being the best
Damien O'Connor says it's time agribusiness focused on being the best.
Beef + Lamb explores 'alternative protein' options
Company to explore opportunities posed by plant-based, lab-grown and insect proteins.
What makes farming so special?
COMMENT: In fighting emissions, should agriculture get a better deal than others?
Pressure building on Fonterra's milk price
Dairy auction result fell for the fourth time in a row as production increases
Fonterra's spin makes me want to throw up
COMMENT: Fonterra's waterways plan requires a bucket, writes Rachel Stewart.
Fonterra's water quality charm offensive
Fonterra has launched a charm offensive show how it has upped its game.
EU quick out of blocks for Kiwi free trade deal
The main focus of the EU negotiations will be around the services sector
Mycoplasma bovis found on another farm
The cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has been found on another farm in the South Island.
NZ sheep meat prices lift to record levels on Chinese NY
NZ sheep meat prices lift to record levels on Chinese New Year demand.
Business leaders, exporters and farmers upbeat about TPP deal
"This is a great outcome for not just the primary sector but all New Zealanders."
Chicken without the chicken flying off the shelves
Chicken Free Chicken seeking investors.