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New role all about 'championing the cause of wool'

New chair of National Council of NZ Wool Interests ready to champion the cause.

Bumper start to kiwifruit season but market risks loom

Kiwifruit export season continues to break records but global risks still aplenty.

'We don't give up that easy' - Dunedin egg farmers get creative

Dunedin egg farmers are changing the way they do business as Covid-19 slashes sales.

GO LOCAL! NZME regional titles launch support-local campaign

Initiative calls on people to support local businesses.

Aerial war on weeds - a new way for agricultural weed spraying

Many want to play Biggles and pilot a drone, but becoming qualified is far from easy.

$15m for rural broadband not enough, user group says

Rural broadband advocate lays out his ambition.

What a2 Milk chairman pocketed after exercising stock options

London-based chairman exercised share options when the stock was close to its record high.

Cavalier's shares for director fees move questioned

A "Clayton's pay cut" is how one shareholder condemns the Cavalier move.

China's wild meat clampdown affecting NZ venison exports

Confusion has prompted some NZ processors to hold off shipping venison to China.

Herald Premium: How to access NZ's best journalism

How to easily find Premium news on the website and app.

Editorial: Another uphill battle looms after coronavirus

We say: Economic stimulus packages will likely see emissions will rise again.

Concerns raised over wage subsidies to dairy companies

Three companies have claimed substantial taxpayer funds while still operating.

A2 Milk lifts earnings forecasts as consumers fill their pantries

A2 Milk as upgraded its earnings forecasts on higher demand for its infant formula.

Should meat companies be taking wage subsidies?

Alliance, SFF respond to Cameron Bagrie's claim meat companies shouldn't take subsidy.

Why the long face? Farm hires out horses to crash Zoom meetings

Saddle up and join the fun with an animal-themed virtual meeting.

David Surveyor on why Alliance closed for Easter

The Country has a special two-part interview with Alliance Group CEO David Surveyor.