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Rabobank survey shows farmers more confident in themselves
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Whole milk powder drops 2.5 per cent in latest GDT
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Fonterra a maverick in attitude to dairy export quota eligibility rejig proposal
Review of 17-year-old system finds quota unused, sheep and goat milk exports shut out.
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Government cancels annual ETS charge for forestry
Forestry Minister Todd McClay made the announcement to industry leaders in Waikato.
Food price inflation running out of steam in latest stats
Cheaper chicken and lamb, big drop in fresh produce prices, but bank warns of 'payback'.
Farming community says rural banking services as important as competition
'The issue around rural banking is actually even broader than the issues around lending.'
Why apples could be in short supply
NZ Apples and Pears said the exportable crop was 11 per cent lower than estimated.
MPI reports forecast dip in primary industry export revenue
MPI released Situation and Outlook for the Primary Industries report at Fieldays.
Politicians to have a crack at bank bosses and regulators via new competition inquiry
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Marlin magic: NZ inventor’s lure wins fisherman US$1.7 million
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'Massive' opportunities ahead for food and fibre sectors - KPMG
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Dairy farmers will need to tighten belts this season, says DairyNZ
Inflation has eaten into what historically would have been a strong farmgate milk price.
139 jobs lost as mussel processing plant in Tauranga set to close
The joint venture is 'unable to profitably process mussels in Tauranga'.
'Really tough': Poor avocado season puts pressure on growers
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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From the milking shed to global skincare brand: 'I was a bit of a tomboy'
In just a few years, Emma Lewisham has created an in-demand beauty brand.
Regional Feds support call for rural banking probe
Gisborne-Wairoa Fed back calls for an independent inquiry in rural banking
Prominent farmer boycotts wool auctions as frustration grows
Tony Williams says the wool auction system does not serve farmers well.
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
New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc says a record 193 million trays have been submitted.
The rise, fall and rise of a2 Milk
The stock has been the market’s strongest performer to date.
Can a2 Milk capitalise on predicted catch up in Chinese birth rate?
China's marriage rate plummeted in grim Covid restrictions.
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.