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The red meat sector is concerned about the conversion of farmland to forestry.
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Production at the Speight's Brewery in Dunedin had stopped temporarily.
Stortford saleyards spring back to life
Covid-19 lockdown eased to level 2, meaning life could return to something like normal.
Jersey beef a popular and profitable option - Jersey Advantage
Jersey beef is gaining popularity as consumers increasingly seek out yellow-fat beef.
Stortford Lodge: Big lamb yarding draws strong prices
A yarding of more than 13,000 lambs sold on a hot market at Stortford Lodge on Wednesday.
$2 billion bonanza: Bay kiwifruit growers take lion's share of rewards
Results incredibly encouraging, says Zespri chairman.
Brian Fallow: Putting a cap on emissions
Parliament takes another step towards creating a trading scheme to fight climate change.
Comment: Faltering forestry risks NZ's climate strategy
Global headwinds are lining up against New Zealand's one billion trees policy.
Farmers back in their comfort zone
Livestock prices set at the saleyards are accepted as genuine market price by farmers.
Zespri upbeat about 2021 as profit climbs 12%
Net profit for the Kiwifruit company shot above $200 million.
How NZ's red meat market has fared in the face of Covid 19
Red meat market had experienced "huge volatility" due to Covid-19 says Rabobank.
Tiwai Point smelter closure not a risk to transmission pricing benefit
The regulator today published a final decision on how transmission will be charged for.
Farmer group aims for 150 per cent lambing
The Hogget 150 group has nine farmer members from throughout the southern region.
Call for more young people in deer industry
NZ Deer Farmers Association chair wants new blood in the industry.
Expos aim to attract people to the agricultural sector
SIT holding two Agricultural Redeployment Expos in Queenstown and Te Anau.
Ardern touches down in Te Puke for industry visit
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has touched down in Te Puke
Bumper kiwifruit harvest as gold licence prices rocket
The kiwifruit harvest is coming to an end in the Bay of Plenty with another strong year.
Trade Minister accuses EU of protectionism
Trade Minister accused European Union of protectionism after details of offer leaked.
The Covid comeback: Why kiwifruit sales are soaring in Europe
Consumers snap up New Zealand kiwifruit in quest for more Vitamin C.
Havelock North finance company makes $1b investment in dairying
New herd leasing service will provide an alternative option to bank lending for farmers.
From the chief executive: Innovation and upskilling key to recovery says NZ Avocado CEO
View from the top: Horticulture well-positioned to help lead NZ out of Covid-19.
From the chief executive: Use existing expertise to help country recover - Scion's Julian Elder
View from the top: Circular economy offers great opportunity for New Zealand's future.
From the chief executive: Red Stag's Marty Verry advocates for wood first policy
View from the top: Verry says this is a chance to embrace wood first policies fully.
From the chief executive: Zespri's Dan Mathieson answers key questions about business and our economic future
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Mary Holm: Escaping Auckland? Making rural life work
Rural paradise is hard to achieve, but there are options for a couple leaving Auckland.
How log export-centric focus hurts the environment
Keeping more logs for New Zealand mills offers carbon economic benefits.
Temuka saleyards back to work
It was all smiles for the return of the regular Temuka sale.
At the yards: Short-term cattle favoured by buyers
Stock report from Rongotea sale on June 3 and Levin sale June 2.
Swazi staff glad to be back at work
"We had a lot of staff input into the process of starting manufacturing again."
NZ venison back on the menu in China after Covid-19 break
New Zealand venison exports to China have resumed.
Fonterra appears to have seen the error of its ways on bill paying
Fonterra has been notorious for dragging its feet on paying its bills.
AB tech training starts up again after lockdown
One hundred prospective new trainees have returned to their two-week AB course.