Grower says Christmas tree season off to a slow start
'This season's interesting actually — it's been quite a lot quieter than normal.'
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Deer industry in limbo after China changes import rules
NZ exported about $70m of deer velvet to China last year, most of which was frozen.
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Waikato farm data for the week ending Friday, December 1.
'We get less for the wool than what it costs to shear it'
There is hope on the horizon for wool products thanks to a new Government policy.
Italian textile maker celebrates 30 years in NZ
Reda invested in NZ land to understand more about wool and the people who grew it.
Mass pre-Christmas job cuts expected at NZ food processing division
There are fears of 100-plus redundancies as Tomra cuts back its NZ operations.
Prices solid for quality store lambs at Stortford Lodge
Yearly steers also sold well this week.
Two more Bay of Plenty orchardists fined for unlawful groundwater use
The growers are among five prosecuted by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council this year.
'Breath of fresh air': What interns can offer a business
"Most who have finished their internship have ended up going on to really good jobs."
New AI tech for meat quality
Tech provides real-time view of the eating quality of Alliance's meat.
'Canterbury really came up trumps': Rockit makes move South
Rockit combines with the Turley family in Rangitata to put in an initial 20ha orchard.
Scott St John resigns from Fonterra board
Scott St John will resign from Fonterra's board, effective from March.
Stock Takes: How much did telephone directory Yellow sell for?
And the Kiwi at the centre of a major Australian takeover stoush.
'Last few years difficult': Waiheke Island vineyard for sale
Covid, shut borders, a lack of customers and a lack of sales took a heavy toll.
Trade Minister on flying visit to India
The new minister is keen to make good on a campaign pledge.
'Fine example': Praises sung for South Devon cattle in NZ
Nearly 40 South Devon cattle enthusiasts from around the world in NZ for a national tour.
Electric dairy project manager awarded
Mataura Valley Milk NZ’s first 100% electric dairy factory powered renewable energy.
'Good to have a family business' says master cutler of Svord
Bryan Baker's two daughters have joined him in making knives.
Market close: Comvita shares plunge after earnings downgrade
The NZ sharemarket had a sharp fall in the last hour of trading and closed lower.
Questions swirl around Sanford’s board again
Watchdog says risk small investors caught in crossfire between large, wealthy groups.
Govt move to support wool will transform rural sector, says Bremworth
Greg Smith says move has potential to double the price of wool farmed in New Zealand.
Watchdog: Fonterra must show farmers bang for buck on emissions demand
Rationale and returns for farmers under scrutiny as target sinks in.
Farmers affected by sire semen quality issues to receive goodwill payment
Some sire semen used on herds in October resulted in lower-than-normal pregnancy rates.
Waikato DairyNZ Farmwatch for week ending November 24
Waikato farm data for the week ending Friday, November 24.
Clydesdales 'part of the family' for Alan and Margo
Alan and Margo have bred 11 of their own Clydesdales, including several champions.
New interactive tool to aid forest inventory management
Scion says Forest Insights could become a 'window into the heart of commercial forests'.
What the coalition deal means for the economy
An overview of the policies that affect your back pocket.
Feed marketplace ready to help farmers deal with drought
The El Nino weather pattern could leave some farmers short of feed this summer.
Climate-action certifier to stop accepting carbon credits from NZ forests as proof of carbon neutrality
It will stop accepting government-issued credits from permanent native forests from 2024.
a2′s big China challenges
'The market has become more competitive,' CEO David Bortolussi says.
Pearl Veal carving out market for previously unwanted bobby calves
Company addresses dairy industry challenge and helps put new dishes on the menu.
Small cattle yarding sells well at Stortford Lodge
Small yarding of mostly Chatham Island cattle sold above expectations.
Fighting climate change: Hamilton engineers design special aircraft
The SuperPac XSTOL is set to be used by the United Nations.
Egg producers hope for a cracking 2024 as prices finally descend
“It’s been a very tough couple of years for the layer hen farming industry."