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Live export ship to take 7300 cows from Napier to China

But animal activists want live exports banned.

A2 Milk in talks to buy Mataura Valley

A2 Milk is in talks to buy Mataura Valley Milk.

Aussie's billion-dollar wine industry at risk

China-Aussie wine row could 'cause a lot of damage' .

Tea and cake for NZ's Zealong in Japan showcase deal

Japan deal is a bright spot amid pandemic hit for Zealong, NZ's only tea plantation.

Covid career change: From agri-tourism to female-only farm training

Laura Douglas started Fairlight Foundation after Covid scuppered her agri-tourism venture.

Taranaki to Taupō: the land of milk and honey

A new Taupō dairy factory will combine milk and mānuka honey to create a premium product.

What next for a2 Milk after another record profit?

A2 Milk will soon be sitting on $1billion in cash if growth continues apace in 2021.

Staff to double as Kawerau worm farm expands

Worm farm juggernaut Kawerau Ecocast is already New Zealand's biggest worm farm.

A2 Milk boosts net profit by 34%, share price falls

NZ company said Covid-19 had a "modest positive impact on revenue and earnings".

Kiwi medicinal cannabis companies team up in 'landmark' deal

Research and development firm Kāriki Pharma and grower Puro New Zealand join forces.

Survey shows manufacturing improvement for Otago Southland

Latest Performance in Manufacturing Index shows highs and lows for agriculture.

Vet says kiwi farmers rate well on pig welfare

North Canterbury-based pig vet says New Zealand pork industry is in good health.

NZ reporting season: The only question facing a2 Milk

A2 Milk's record of reporting strong earnings growth is expected to remain intact.

ProTen investors back big new Waikato farming venture

Big new Waikato dairy goat and meat chicken farming venture shrugs off Covid-19.

New drivers needed as skilled agricultural operators can't get to NZ

The training programme is something the industry has been crying out for.

Agricultural contractors desperate for skilled staff

Riversdale-based ag contracting business fears injuries and even fatalities could occur.

Global kiwifruit demand to rise to 300 million trays by 2028

Kiwifruit industry urged to "ramp up" capital planning to boost production capacity.

The biggest challenges facing wool scour industry

"The agrisector must just not look as sexy any more."