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New Zealand's national sheep flock is down 5 per cent, to 32.4 million, says Statistics NZ, while the dairy herd has rising 4 per cent in a year to 4.6 million. Photo / Kenny Rodger.

New Zealand's national sheep flock is down 5 per cent, to 32.4 million, says Statistics NZ, while the dairy herd has rising 4 per cent in a year to 4.6 million. Photo / Kenny Rodger.

Sheep numbers fall, dairy cows reach record Doc 12:00PM Tuesday February 09, 2010

Sheep numbers have continued to fall, dairy cow numbers are rising and grain crops increased markedly, latest agricultural production figures show. According to the data published today by Statistics New Zealand (SNZ), dairy cattle numbers hit a record high in the year to June 2009, with one milking… More


Gary Taylor: A national treasure is being squandered While MacKenzie lakes are still pristine, streams and rivers are showing signs of stress. Photo / Dean Purcell 4:00AM Monday February 08, 2010

The fact that the Minister for the Environment decided to call in the three controversial cubicle farming proposals… More

Milk powder prices ease again at auction Fonterra's later-dated contract has fallen US$429 a tonne since December. Photo / Sarah Ivey 
4:00AM Thursday February 04, 2010

Milk powder prices fell for a second month as production in Europe and the US increased and concerns eased that… More

India free trade deal could mean big things for NZ agriculture 12:00PM Friday February 05, 2010

The possibility of a Free Trade agreement with India would have wide-ranging benefits for the New Zealand agricultural… More

Fonterra plans more China farms 4:00AM Wednesday February 03, 2010

Fonterra plans to invest in two more farms in China to increase fresh milk supplies amid strong demand. The… More



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