Opinion: Aim accounting method might not suit all farmers
Michael Turner says farmers can be disadvantaged by the IRD's Accounting Income Method.
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South Island High Country Advisory Group named
Members of a new South Island High Country Advisory Group have been named.
Meeting to vote on Silver Fern Farm's changes
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A2 Milk lifts stake in Synlait Milk
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Trans-Tasman Resources lets permits lapse
Trans-Tasman Resources allows two offshore prospecting permits to lapse
Striking quarry workers suspended, trespassed
14 workers at a Northland quarry have been suspended from work and trespassed.
Kiwifruit industry body predicts severe labour shortages
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Cedenco takes top prize at Export Awards
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Hastings District to remain GM Free
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Crossbred wool lots withdrawn given low prices at PGG Wrightson sale
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Australian firm buys Otago forest land
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Stock agent retires after 55 years at PGG Wrightson
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E tū union calls for Affco boiler to be shut down
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Kaimai Wind Farm Limited applies for consents at Tirohia
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Many farmers depend on secondary 'off-farm' income
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Business as usual for award-winning bakery
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