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Future of Farming: B+LNZ working on a sustainable and profitable herd
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Farming needs policy of honesty, Lim says
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Quicksand among hazards for early forest workers of the Far North
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Danone NZ beats Fonterra, A2 Milk to US infant formula approval
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Meat industry unimpressed with NZ-EU free trade deal
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Quicksand among hazards for early forest workers of the Far North
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Dr Ganesh Nana: NZ's productivity woes – is immigration the answer?
It is essential to look beyond the immigration system in lifting our poor productivity.

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Labour crisis: Sealord's SoS to office staff amid factory floor shortage
If fish aren't processed, there will be no office jobs.

Fonterra takes earnings hit in Sri Lanka, operations continuing 'within limits'
Fonterra says its operations in Sri Lanka are continuing despite economic challenges.

Danone NZ beats Fonterra, A2 Milk to US infant formula approval
France's Danone has won FDA approval to send NZ made formula to the US.

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