Kiwis throwing away an estimated $3.1 billion in food - survey
Estimated value of food waste per Kiwi household has been pushed to $1520 per year.
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$5m raise will help attack the US market.
ASB Bank predicts record $10/kg milk price for 2022/23
It would be the first double-digit milk price on record if it comes to pass.
Owners of unproductive land encouraged to grow 'black diamonds'
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Golden milk price may drop as costs rise for dairy farmers
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Global dairy prices dip slightly in latest auction
The average price at the fortnightly sale dropped 1.3 per cent across the board.
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Industry rebounded after Covid-19 lockdowns with sizeable payoffs for growers last year.
Overseas forestry investment company intends to be a good neighbour in NZ
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North Otago irrigation firm owes more than $50 million
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Pain at the pump: Cost of importing petrol hits a record new high
PM comments on whether Govt will extend the fuel tax cut, as prices hit fresh highs.
Dairy companies rail against Govt support for Fonterra capital re-jig
Claim that Govt is enabling Fonterra to avoid the risk of legal challenge.
'A jolly good cross': Hereford stud adds Angus to the mix
Stoneburn Herefords owner has launched an Angus stud on his farm in East Otago.
Major supplier announces fertiliser price increases
Farmers notified prices would be lifted this week by between 6 and 25 per cent.
NZ all talk, no action on diversifying exports beyond China
Exporters as a whole have continued to focus on furthering their reach into China.
Brian Fallow: Clean, green — and a bit too pure
Reaction to farm emissions plan ignores hard realities about how NZ earns its living.
Nash hails success of Provincial Growth Fund
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Farming family promotes planting on marginal land
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Retiring stalwart holds hope for wool industry
Stuart Catto is closing his Oamaru business Catto Wool, after a lifetime in the industry.
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Farm, managers fined $95K for deaths of hundreds of calves
Farming company, managers fined $95,000 for the deaths of hundreds of calves.
Strong demand drives NZ carbon prices higher at auction
NZ carbon unit prices firmed on strong demand at the last Government auction.
Continuous Disclosure: How to manage the supply chain shock
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Decision looming for film studio on Te Awanga farmland
The project could see more A-listers coming to town if it goes ahead.
Food price surge: Fruit and vege costs spike by whopping 10 per cent
Big rise in food prices means higher inflation and more interest rate hikes are likely.
'Almost the same price as petrol': International diesel shortage 'big issue'
'It's not local companies profiting, Its international suppliers making great returns.'
Silver Fern Farms' refurbished headquarters creating a 'buzz' in the office
Silver Fern Farms says the new design reflects its energetic and global outlook.
'Unprecedented shortage': Spicy food lovers are in for a shock
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Hawke's Bay's best young viticulturist of 2022 to be revealed this week
Hawke's Bay's best young viticulturist will be selected from eight contestants this week
Primary industry exports on track to hit $52b record high
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'Adhere to values of wider NZ': Westland suspends Gloriavale milk collection indefinitely
Westland Milk Products will stop taking milk from Gloriavale farms.
Politicians cautious over He Waka Eke Noa emissions plan
Government would need to go through a process before officially responding to the plan.
Fonterra shares jump after share buyback programme announced
New Zealand's benchmark index was flat.
NZ Rural Land seeks funds for two more farm buys
NZ Rural Land is raising funds to buy two more dairy farms in Southland.