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Overseas forestry investment rules to change

Overseas investment rules in New Zealand's forests are changing.

Beef + Lamb NZ: Generation Next workshops for farmers underway

A group of 20 farmers started Generation Next last week with support from Beef + Lamb NZ.

Red Meat Profit Partnership: Brainstorm ideas to increase profitability

Red Meat Profit Partnership is offering funding to farmers in the form of action groups.

Tired of high avocado prices? Mexico could offer respite

Mexico is looking at exporting avocados to NZ and Australia.

Fruit, vege growers set to vote on commodity levy

The levy money is spent on grower representation, advocacy and communication with growers.

Synlait to invest $250m in Pokeno site's spray dryer

Synlait Milk will develop its second nutritional powder manufacturing factory.

Challenges reason for levy rise, farmers told

Sheep levy is proposed to increase by 10c to 70c a head and the beef levy by 80c to $5.20.

Big pay rise for NZ wool harvesters

New rates expected to be instrumental in attracting more people into the industry.

From 'what if' to 'what next' for Rivercity Tree Services

Rivercity Tree Services is celebrating 10 years in business.

'Tens of millions' lost in foreign farm buyer clampdown

An estate firm says the clampdown on on foreign farm buyers scares off investors.

King Salmon eyes Cook Strait for expansion

The Nelson-based aquaculture firm believes the Cook Strait is the route for its expansion.

NZ dairy production ends season steady, despite weather

Dairy production over 2017/18 dairy season was steady, despite the weather.

Community group to appeal Otakiri Springs sale to foreign investor

Community group appeals decisions on expansion of Otakiri bottling plant.

Crowe Horwath: Try body condition scoring for red meat sector

Body Condition Score for ewes can help determine the best beasts to buy.

Winston Peters pins $2B-plus 'losses' to NZ on Fonterra

The Deputy PM doubled down on last week's New Zealand First party attacks on Fonterra.

Negative comment undervalues agri-food industry

NZ's agriculture industry should be respected, says KPMG.

KPMG at Fieldays: More effort needed to meet water goals

KPMG is drawing attention to water treatment at Fieldays with a new agriculture agenda.

MPI report: Farm exports growing

Farms have been showing strong growth this year, according to an MPI report.