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Agritech support plan to establish horticultural robotics academy

More support is on the way for New Zealand's agritech industries.

Why Firth of Thames best home for new port: new study

Firth of Thames takes the politics out of planning a new future port for NZ.

Dairy prices hold up at latest GDT auction

Dairy product prices have remained relatively stable, falling by 0.7% across the board.

Leading the charge: Bay of Plenty set to 'take on the world' with agritech and innovation

Bay is set to ''take on the world'' and ''lead the charge'' in agri tech and innovation.

Farm fraud: He claimed 3m caged eggs were free-range

Exclusive: 'Our goal is for the Frank Chens of this world to be unable to operate.'

Liam Dann: How land-based industries are saving the economy

Strong dairy, meat and fruit export returns have propped up the economy despite Covid-19

Open Country Dairy to try again for Waitoa River discharge

Open Country Dairy to work with Waikato council for another wastewater discharge try.

PGG Wrightson sees steady earnings, despite Covid-19

Rural services group PGG Wrightson is performing well under the circumstances.

Mataura urges toxic waste's immediate removal by government

Move it now, and make Rio Tinto pay later, is Mataura's message for the Government.

Now is the time for agritech sector disruption: report

Agritech report shows why spotlight on the sector for reset and transformation.

Mataura Valley an easier target for A2 Milk after breaching covenants

Mataura Valley Milk will require a financial lifeline to keep its head above water.

Harvesters fear for industry as temporary workers' visa expiration looms

Hort industry warns it may cut back on harvest, if Govt doesn't head-off labour shortage.

Work visa changes cuts both ways

Changes to work visas focused on getting more Kiwis into jobs are a double-edged sword.

Rabobank Fieldays Online Panel Discussion 2020

There were contrasting opinions at this year's Rabobank panel, hosted by Jamie Mackay.

Another move in the long Tiwai Pt chess game

Comment: Instead of a deal that's best for the smelter, how about what's best for NZ?

Synlait wants to be heard over concerns about Fonterra

Synlait makes it a trio in approach to Government over Fonterra market power.

Peters: Tiwai smelter must be saved

Comment: Why are we importing junk aluminium while making some of the best in the world?

Gavin Evans: Smelter jobs sacrificed to confused energy policy

It would be laughable if it wasn't so shameful.