Government cancels annual ETS charge for forestry
Forestry Minister Todd McClay made the announcement to industry leaders in Waikato.
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MPI reports forecast dip in primary industry export revenue
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139 jobs lost as mussel processing plant in Tauranga set to close
The joint venture is 'unable to profitably process mussels in Tauranga'.
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Many growers have had two seasons in a row without making any profit.
Young 'cash poor' farmers in 'mental stress' - Fed Farmers
'Our returns are down, our costs are up, and there’s very little spare cash.'
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Prominent farmer boycotts wool auctions as frustration grows
Tony Williams says the wool auction system does not serve farmers well.
Regional Feds support call for rural banking probe
Gisborne-Wairoa Fed back calls for an independent inquiry in rural banking
On-farm inflation falls but times still tough says red meat sector
On-farm inflation has dropped but farm input prices continue to pressure profitability.
Bumper kiwifruit crop for 2024 season
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Arohena ‘kid’ to head Zespri
Young leader from Waikato rises through the ranks to head Zespri organisation.
Miraka announces strong milk price forecast
Miraka will pay its suppliers a base price, which has been set at $8.25/kgMS.
Former Finance Minister Ruth Richardson replaced on Synlait board
Richardson will be replaced by Leon Fung.
What went wrong with Synlait and how new chair plans to fix it
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Struggling Synlait confirms farmer exodus
The company made the announcement while the NZ sharemarket was closed.
How environmental rules led farming duo into making craft beer
Elissa Cooper talks about finding success in brewing while juggling running a farm.
Rural community well represented in King's Birthday Honours
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25-year business sprouts from bathtub experiment
The McGraths started testing sprout-growing techniques in their garage bathtub.
Opinion: Hope from China as log prices drop
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NZ's brief caviar season under way
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