Meat trade rides on result of EU vote
New Zealand's beef and lamb trade will be affected if Britain decides to leave the European Union, says an industry body.
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Dairy product prices have held steady at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.
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PGG Wrightson raised its earnings guidance, although the rural services firm expects 2017 to be tough.
Fieldays arrives amid some pain
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Tougher rules around bobby calves introduced
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Very low dairy prices have so far not translated into widespread forced sales of farms, but the coming spring and summer periods will be the acid test for many.
Farmer told to stop selling raw milk
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Heartland Bank warns farm values could fall 40pc
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Dairy prices start new season with lift
Dairy prices kicked off the new season on a strong note, with gains driving the GDT price index up 3.4 per cent.
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NZ 'should get rid of 80pc of its cows'
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A Chinese wool tycoon seeks to revive the ailing Australian wool industry.
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Farmers overall remain satisfied with their banks, according to a Federated Farmers survey.
Fonterra denies Spierings is quitting
Fonterra's moved quickly to reject Australian media reports that Spierings is preparing to step down.
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Fight against TB given $70m boost
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Fonterra forecast improves
The milk price of $4.25 per kg remains well below DairyNZ's $5.25 per kg estimate of breakeven.
Dairy farmers not looking for handouts
Farmers want better infrastructure, roads and greater access to broadband, but are not looking for any handouts from the Government in Thursday's Budget.